Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 6:22PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 5:22pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 622 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Powder River, which is 31 miles northwest of Casper, moving east at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, penny size hail, and accumulating
small hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Goldeneye Reservoir around 640 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Natrona County Lower Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov