Severe Thunderstorm Warning from SAT 3:13 PM MDT until SAT 4:00 PM MDT

Severe Thunderstorms Bringing Damaging Winds to Central Wyoming This Afternoon

What’s Happening:

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 4:00 PM MDT. Severe thunderstorms are moving east at 60 mph across central Wyoming.

Affected Areas:

• Northwestern Natrona County
• East central Fremont County

What to Expect:

• Wind gusts up to 60 mph
• Continuous cloud-to-ground lightning
• Storms located from 10 miles northeast of Shoshoni to 8 miles southwest of Moneta to 13 miles west of Castle Gardens

Impacts:

• Potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees
• Possible power outages
• Hazardous travel conditions

Safety Tips:

• Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
• Avoid outdoor activities and move indoors immediately to avoid lightning.
• Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

When to Check Back:

Monitor weather.gov or trib.com/weather for updates.

This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.