Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
428 PM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025

WYZ010-032315-
Northeast Johnson County-
428 PM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN JOHNSON COUNTY
THROUGH 515 PM MDT...

At 428 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles north of Powder River Rest Area, which is 26 miles east of
Buffalo, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern
Johnson County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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 4427 10622 4441 10633 4456 10620 4456 10601
      4453 10601 4432 10602
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 231DEG 19KT 4439 10617

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

$$

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