Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
458 PM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
WYZ020-132345-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-
458 PM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL NATRONA COUNTY
THROUGH 545 PM MDT...
At 458 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Waltman Rest Area, which is 43 miles northeast of Jeffrey City,
moving east at 25 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.
Locations impacted include...
Powder River.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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LAT...LON 4290 10720 4291 10722 4291 10735 4301 10737
4319 10703 4289 10691
TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 255DEG 22KT 4298 10729
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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