Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
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988 WWUS85 KRIW 142000 SPSRIW Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Riverton WY 200 PM MDT Wed Aug 14 2024 WYZ005-007-142030- Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Southwest Bighorn Basin- 200 PM MDT Wed Aug 14 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN HOT SPRINGS COUNTY THROUGH 230 PM MDT... At 159 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of Hot Springs State Park, which is 12 miles southeast of Thermopolis, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 southeastern Hot Springs County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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. && LAT...LON 4344 10765 4345 10770 4346 10772 4346 10777 4345 10778 4349 10817 4370 10817 4371 10772 4365 10771 4365 10764 TIME...MOT...LOC 1959Z 274DEG 24KT 4356 10800 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ McDonald