Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
007 WWUS85 KRIW 172223 SPSRIW Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Riverton WY 423 PM MDT Mon Jun 17 2024 WYZ010-011-172300- Southeast Johnson County-Northeast Johnson County- 423 PM MDT Mon Jun 17 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN JOHNSON COUNTY THROUGH 500 PM MDT... At 422 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Powder River Rest Area, which is 20 miles east of Buffalo, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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 72 and 88. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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 4407 10628 4415 10651 4451 10634 4441 10602 4440 10602 TIME...MOT...LOC 2222Z 206DEG 28KT 4424 10632 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ Dziewaltowski