Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 2:54PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 1:54pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 254 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northwest of Marbleton, which is 12 miles northwest of Big
Piney, moving east 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
Sublette County, including the following locations... Sublette County
Fairgrounds and Big Piney Marbleton Airport.
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:
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges; Upper Green River Basin Foothills; Upper Green River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: