Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 12:54AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
At 1254 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Palisades Reservoir, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail dam...
**Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 12:54AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY**
At 1254 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Palisades Reservoir, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include... Rafter J Ranch and Jackson.
**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 12:54 AM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 18, 2026 1:45 AM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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