Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Riverton WY
AREA: Northeast Johnson County; Southeast Johnson County
SENT: 2026-06-25T15:13:00-06:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

At 312 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 14 miles southwest of Powder River Rest Area to
8 miles southwest of Linch. Movement was east at 50 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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.

Strong thunderstorms will be near…
Linch and Fort Reno Historical Site around 315 PM MDT.

This includes the following highways…
Interstate 25 near mile marker 235.
Interstate 90 between mile markers 71 and 95.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms 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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for
central and north central Wyoming.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-25T15:45:00-06:00