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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
247 PM MST Mon Mar 2 2026

WYZ030-022215-
East Sweetwater County-
247 PM MST Mon Mar 2 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN SWEETWATER COUNTY
THROUGH 315 PM MST...

At 245 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Creston Junction, which is 8 miles northeast of Wamsutter, moving
east at 20 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. Accumulating hail is occurring which may
         lead to poor drainage and difficult driving conditions.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Creston Junction around 250 PM MST.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 175 and 198.

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.

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.

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.

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LAT...LON 4166 10796 4177 10798 4195 10751 4166 10751
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 249DEG 19KT 4172 10783

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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