Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:19PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 318 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles northwest of Fort Washakie to near
Milford. Movement was northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. An isolated gust of 60 mph is
possible.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Lander, Fort Washakie, Ethete, and Milford around 325 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Wind River Mountains East; Wind River Basin; Lander Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY