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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
243 PM MDT Mon Jul 1 2024

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Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast
Bighorn Basin-
243 PM MDT Mon Jul 1 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL HOT SPRINGS AND
WEST CENTRAL WASHAKIE COUNTIES THROUGH 315 PM MDT...

At 243 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles northwest of Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site, which is 15
miles southeast of Meeteetse, moving east at 25 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 north central Hot
Springs and west central Washakie Counties, including the following
locations... Badlands Overlook and Grass Creek.

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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 4403 10829 4377 10839 4390 10883 4399 10880
      4399 10879 4401 10879 4408 10877
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 285DEG 21KT 4397 10870

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Hensley