Special Weather Statement 05/28/2025 13:21 for Wyoming areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 2:21PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2025 - 1:21pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2025 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 221 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles west of Wamsutter, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Sweetwater County, including the following locations... Red Desert and Tipton. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 153 and 167.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
East Sweetwater County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Riverton WY