Special Weather Statement 05/25/2025 12:46 for Wyoming areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 1:46PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 25, 2025 - 12:46pm
Expires: 
May 25, 2025 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 146 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles northeast of Big Sandy Recreational Area, which is 22 miles northeast of Farson, moving south at 15 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Sublette County.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Wind River Mountains West; Upper Green River Basin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Riverton WY