Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 3:58PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 358 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Crowheart, which is 21 miles southeast of Dubois,
moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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 central Fremont
County.
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:
Wind River Mountains East; Upper Wind River Basin; Wind River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: