Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 2:53PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 253 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Merna, which is 19 miles west of Pinedale, moving east at 20 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...
Warren Bridge around 305 PM MDT.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Cora and Willow
Lake.
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:
Upper Green River Basin Foothills; Upper Green River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: