Special Weather Statement until WED 11:30 PM MDT

Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail Tonight

What’s Happening:

A strong thunderstorm is moving northeast at 35 mph, impacting southeastern Hot Springs, west central Natrona, and east central Fremont Counties until 11:30 PM MDT. The storm is currently 9 miles east of Shoshoni.

Affected Areas:

• Southeastern Hot Springs County
• West central Natrona County
• East central Fremont County, including Bonneville

What to Expect:

• Wind gusts between 50 to 55 mph
• Penny size hail, with potential accumulation
• Torrential rainfall leading to localized flooding
• Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning

Impacts:

• Gusty winds may knock down tree limbs and unsecured objects
• Minor hail damage to vegetation
• Potential for localized flooding
• Lightning poses a risk even 10 miles away from the storm

Safety Tips:

• Seek shelter inside a building if outdoors
• Avoid driving through flooded roadways
• Stay indoors and away from windows during lightning

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.