Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 3:41PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 2:41pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 340 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Torrey
Lake to 10 miles northeast of Marbleton. Movement was east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Fremont Peak, Half Moon Lake, and Boulder Lake around 345 PM MDT.
Boulder around 350 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Absaroka Mountains; Wind River Mountains West; Wind River Mountains East; Upper Wind River Basin; Upper Green River Basin Foothills; Upper Green River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: