Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 8:19PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
At 819 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Salt River Pass, which is 17 miles south of Afton, moving north at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecure...
**Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 8:19PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY**
At 819 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Salt River Pass, which is 17 miles south of Afton, moving north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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 strong thunderstorm will be near... Smoot around 830 PM MDT.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Afton.
**What You Should Do:**
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
**Alert Details:**
- **Severity:** Moderate
- **Urgency:** Expected
- **Issued by:** NWS Riverton WY
- **Effective:** Sep 17, 2026 8:19 PM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 17, 2026 9:00 PM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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