Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
300 PM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024

WYZ007-017-212130-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Wind River Basin-
300 PM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL HOT SPRINGS AND
EAST CENTRAL FREMONT COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM MDT...

At 300 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Boysen State Park, which is 11 miles northwest of Shoshoni, 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Boysen State Park around 305 PM MDT.

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.

If on or near Boysen Reservoir, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 4323 10844 4347 10842 4349 10794 4320 10791
TIME...MOT...LOC 2100Z 261DEG 27KT 4334 10827

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

McDonald