Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
538 PM MDT Sun Jul 26 2026

WYZ001-270015-
Yellowstone National Park-
538 PM MDT Sun Jul 26 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN TETON COUNTY
THROUGH 615 PM MDT...

At 538 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
South Entrance, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Lewis Falls around 545 PM MDT.
  Heart Lake around 550 PM MDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4441 11058 4429 11029 4413 11057 4413 11077
TIME...MOT...LOC 2338Z 218DEG 25KT 4418 11063

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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