Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 2:40PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
At 240 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout 9 miles northwest of Castle Gardens, which is 23 miles southeast of Shoshoni, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar in...
**Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 2:40PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY**
At 240 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout 9 miles northwest of Castle Gardens, which is 23 miles southeast of Shoshoni, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Natrona and east central Fremont Counties.
**What You Should Do:**
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.
**Alert Details:**
- **Severity:** Moderate
- **Urgency:** Expected
- **Issued by:** NWS Riverton WY
- **Effective:** Sep 18, 2026 2:40 PM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 18, 2026 3:15 PM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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