Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
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957 WWUS85 KRIW 082230 SPSRIW Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Riverton WY 430 PM MDT Sat Jun 8 2024 WYZ020-022-082300- Casper Mountain-Natrona County Lower Elevations- 430 PM MDT Sat Jun 8 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL NATRONA COUNTY THROUGH 500 PM MDT... At 430 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over northeastern Casper, moving northeast at 25 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 strong thunderstorm will be near... Northeastern Casper and Evansville around 435 PM MDT. This includes Interstate 25 between mile markers 176 and 197. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential 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 4276 10638 4289 10646 4310 10615 4283 10607 TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 234DEG 23KT 4286 10631 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ Dziewaltowski