Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 1:34PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 12:34pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 134 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Wamsutter to 19 miles southeast of Bitter
Creek Rest Area to 32 miles east of Squaw Hollow Boat Ramp On Flaming
Gorge. Movement was east at 35 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...
Wamsutter around 140 PM MDT.
This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 153 and 176.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
East Sweetwater County
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: