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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:46PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

At 346 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles south of Powder River to 9 miles east of Bates Hole. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could kn...

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09/18/2026 · Rock Springs edition

**Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:46PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY**

At 346 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles south of Powder River to 9 miles east of Bates Hole. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.

Strong thunderstorms will be near... Beartrap Meadows County Park and Emigrant Gap around 405 PM MDT.

Other locations in the path of these storms include southwestern Casper, Red Butte, Mills and Paradise Valley.

This includes Interstate 25 between mile markers 176 and 195.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

These storms 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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Riverton WY

- **Effective:** Sep 18, 2026 3:46 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 18, 2026 4:30 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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