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

WYZ019-030-212045-
East Sweetwater County-Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
215 PM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN SWEETWATER COUNTY
THROUGH 245 PM MDT...

At 215 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles north of Bitter Creek Rest Area, which is 31 miles northwest of
Wamsutter, moving northeast 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern
Sweetwater County.

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 700 PM MDT for
south central Wyoming.

&&

LAT...LON 4177 10856 4198 10877 4229 10825 4187 10796
TIME...MOT...LOC 2015Z 243DEG 27KT 4193 10849

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

$$

McDonald