Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 1:19PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 118 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fontenelle, which is 26 miles northeast of Kemmerer, moving northeast
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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...
Fontenelle and Fontenelle Reservoir around 125 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Upper Green River Basin; South Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: