Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 2:46PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 1:46pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 246 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Byron, which is 15 miles south of Lovell, 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Big
Horn County.
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:
North Bighorn Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: