Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
171 WWUS85 KRIW 301846 SPSRIW Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Riverton WY 1246 PM MDT Sun Jun 30 2024 WYZ019-030-301915- East Sweetwater County-Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range- 1246 PM MDT Sun Jun 30 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN SWEETWATER COUNTY THROUGH 115 PM MDT... At 1245 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 29 miles northwest of Wamsutter, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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 northeastern Sweetwater County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && LAT...LON 4193 10833 4206 10840 4239 10803 4204 10777 TIME...MOT...LOC 1845Z 236DEG 28KT 4203 10828 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ Hensley