Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
887 WWUS85 KRIW 212213 SPSRIW Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Riverton WY 413 PM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024 WYZ010-011-212245- Southeast Johnson County-Northeast Johnson County- 413 PM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN JOHNSON COUNTY THROUGH 445 PM MDT... At 412 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southeast of Buffalo, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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 northeastern Johnson County. This includes Interstate 90 between mile markers 66 and 88. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for north central Wyoming. && LAT...LON 4418 10659 4434 10656 4435 10615 4410 10618 TIME...MOT...LOC 2212Z 275DEG 23KT 4426 10647 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ McDonald