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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
300 PM MDT FRI MAY 26 2017

WYZ030-262130-
East Sweetwater County-
300 PM MDT FRI MAY 26 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL SWEETWATER COUNTY
UNTIL 330 PM MDT...

At 259 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Table Rock, which is 22 miles southwest of Wamsutter,
moving east northeast at 40 mph.

Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Wamsutter around 330 PM MDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Red Desert.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 162 and 176.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 4141 10839 4153 10847 4175 10795 4166 10791
      4166 10793 4145 10793
TIME...MOT...LOC 2059Z 247DEG 35KT 4149 10834

$$

Lipson