Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 4:37PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 3:37pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 436 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Kinnear, which is near Pavillion, moving east at
45 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Ocean Lake around 440 PM MDT.
Riverton around 455 PM MDT.
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.
Area Description:
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains; Wind River Mountains East; Wind River Basin; Lander Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: