Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Riverton WY
AREA: Wind River Basin
SENT: 2026-07-02T18:56:00-06:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 6:56PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

At 656 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Arapahoe, which is 8 miles west of Riverton, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

This strong thunderstorm will be near…
Riverton around 700 PM MDT.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-02T19:30:00-06:00