Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 8:36PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2025 - 7:36pm
Expires:
June 1, 2025 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 836 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Evansville, which is near Casper, moving east at 45 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
Natrona County, including the following locations... Edness K Wilkins
State Park, Casper Mountain, Casper-Natrona County International
Airport, Casper Events Center, Fort Caspar Campground, Central
Wyoming Fairgrounds, Rotary Park, Casper Mountain County Park, and
Casper Natural Gas Processing Plant.
This includes Interstate 25 between mile markers 176 and 195.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Natrona County Lower Elevations; Casper Mountain
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY