Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
619
WWUS85 KRIW 200027
SPSRIW
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
627 PM MDT Sun Jul 19 2026
WYZ009-010-200115-
Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Northeast Johnson County-
627 PM MDT Sun Jul 19 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN JOHNSON COUNTY
THROUGH 715 PM MDT...
At 626 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles east of Lake De Smet, which is 15 miles northeast of Buffalo,
moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern
Johnson County, including the following locations... Buffalo Johnson
County Airport and Johnson County Fairgrounds.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 25 between mile markers 289 and 299.
Interstate 90 between mile markers 54 and 74.
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 4417 10683 4432 10690 4456 10641 4456 10601
4431 10602
TIME...MOT...LOC 0026Z 305DEG 23KT 4450 10650
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
$$
Rowe