Special Weather Statement until FRI 3:15 PM MDT

Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail This Afternoon

What’s Happening:

A cluster of strong thunderstorms is moving northeast at 30 mph, impacting west central Natrona and east central Fremont Counties through 3:15 PM MDT. These storms are capable of producing landspouts.

Affected Areas:

• West Central Natrona County
• East Central Fremont County

What to Expect:

• Landspouts are possible.
• Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
• Hail up to half an inch in diameter.
• Torrential rainfall leading to localized flooding.

Impacts:

• Minor damage to outdoor objects.
• Gusty winds may knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
• Localized flooding may impact travel.

Safety Tips:

• If outdoors, seek shelter inside a building.
• Avoid driving through flooded roadways.
• Stay indoors to avoid lightning, which can strike up to 10 miles away from a storm.

When to Check Back:

Monitor weather.gov or trib.com/weather for updates.

This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.