Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/07/2026 20:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 9:25PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 7, 2026 - 8:25pm
Expires: 
July 7, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 924 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Otto, which is 19 miles west of Basin, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Otto around 935 PM MDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Riverton.
Area Description: 
North Bighorn Basin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Riverton WY