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
240 PM MDT Sat Aug 15 2026
WYZ020-152115-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-
240 PM MDT Sat Aug 15 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL NATRONA COUNTY
THROUGH 315 PM MDT...
At 240 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Homa Hills, which is 9 miles northwest of Casper, moving east at 25
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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Bar Nunn and Homa Hills around 245 PM MDT.
This includes Interstate 25 between mile markers 182 and 203.
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.
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LAT...LON 4287 10652 4306 10648 4307 10617 4284 10620
TIME...MOT...LOC 2040Z 273DEG 23KT 4296 10641
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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