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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
603 PM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026

WYZ001-002-180030-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-
603 PM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL PARK AND NORTH CENTRAL
TETON COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM MDT...

At 603 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lake, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
  Sylvan Lake around 615 PM MDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.

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LAT...LON 4446 11046 4464 11043 4466 11002 4438 11005
TIME...MOT...LOC 0003Z 276DEG 30KT 4454 11035

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Myers