Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
308 PM MDT Wed May 29 2024

WYZ005>007-292145-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast
Bighorn Basin-
308 PM MDT Wed May 29 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN HOT SPRINGS AND
CENTRAL WASHAKIE COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM MDT...

At 308 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Thermopolis, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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 and central Washakie Counties, including the following
locations... Hot Springs County Fairgrounds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4348 10825 4366 10843 4387 10791 4359 10768
TIME...MOT...LOC 2108Z 239DEG 26KT 4360 10819

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

Hensley