Tornado Warning 8, NWS Riverton, WY

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WWUS55 KRIW 082137
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
337 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

WYC017-043-082200-
/O.CON.KRIW.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190708T2200Z/
Hot Springs-Washakie-
337 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM MDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL HOT SPRINGS AND NORTHWESTERN WASHAKIE COUNTIES...
    
At 337 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 13 miles north of Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site,
which is 17 miles southeast of Meeteetse, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...TORNADO and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Expect damage to mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles.

Locations impacted include...
Grass Creek and Badlands Overlook. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4399 10822 4386 10871 4388 10879 4408 10867
      4408 10855 4417 10855 4417 10852
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 224DEG 20KT 4399 10861 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

Hulme

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
355 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

WYC017-043-082204-
/O.EXP.KRIW.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190708T2200Z/
Hot Springs-Washakie-
355 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL HOT SPRINGS AND NORTHWESTERN
WASHAKIE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 400 PM MDT...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
central Wyoming.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
north Hot Springs County and west Washakie County

LAT...LON 4399 10822 4386 10871 4388 10879 4408 10867
      4408 10855 4417 10855 4417 10852
TIME...MOT...LOC 2154Z 224DEG 20KT 4403 10855 

$$

Hulme

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Riverton WY
110 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

.SHORT TERM...This afternoon through Tuesday

The pattern that was in place last week, that helped produce the
severe weather, will set back up today. An upper level low will move
over the PACNW, with a ridge remaining in place over the region.
Contrary to the thinking on Sunday, Gulf moisture has spread back to
areas east of the Divide this morning. Dewpoints in the 40s and
lower 50s have already been observed over all but southwest portions
this morning. CAPE values of 1000-1800 J/kg and LI's of -6 will be
in place across western and northern portions this afternoon. A cold
front associated with the upper low will enter western portions by
early afternoon. Strong thunderstorms will be possible along the
front, with small hail and strong winds. As the front progresses
eastward this afternoon, there could also be enough shear in the
Bighorn Basin for isolated tornadoes. Bulk shear of 40 to 50 kts and
lapse rates of 7 to 8C/km add to the likelihood of severe storms
over western and northern portions. These conditions will partly be
due to the front. Thus, large hail, damaging winds and isolated
tornadoes will be possible across the north and the west. Locally
heavy rain and flash flooding will also be a threat this afternoon,
as PW's remain 100 to 150 percent of normal. Isolated to widely
scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon from NE
Sweetwater/NW Carbon County to Natrona and Johnson counties.
Dewpoints in the middle 50s to near 60 degrees will be in place in
Johnson County. In addition, CAPE values up to 2500 J/kg and light
NE winds will be in place. This will be the most likely location for
severe storms this afternoon, with the severe threat continuing into
the early evening hours. Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms
will be possible in the remaining areas.

The thunderstorm threat will diminish by sunset this evening, with
isolated to scattered showers remaining likely over northwest
portions. These showers will increase in likelihood by sunrise
Tuesday morning. This will be due to the upper low moving over
southern MT. These showers will spread across the northern half of
the forecast area through the morning and into the afternoon.
Isolated thunderstorms will be possible in the afternoon. Strong
winds will be the main threat, as the upper level wind flow turns
northwest. Storms under this pattern tend to be stronger, despite
the lack of instability.

.LONG TERM...(Tuesday night through Monday)
Issued at 106 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

Shower and thunderstorm activity, mainly across the northern half of
the region, will diminish late in the evening Tuesday. Gusty winds
and small hail are possible with the storms.

Strong upper level ridging will build across Wyoming Wednesday and
persist through Thursday with the main storm track north in Montana
and Canada. This will bring warmer and drier weather for the CWA.
Thursday is still looking to be the hottest day of the period, with
highs 5 to 10 degrees above average. Thursday could also see
isolated shower activity develop as a weak wave transits the
pattern. The heat, low humidity, and breezy winds across the south
may be enough for elevated fire weather conditions there.

The upper high flattens a bit Friday through early next week with a
modest westerly mid-level flow over the region. There will be minor
waves transiting through the region during the period with periods
of weak ridging between. With these waves enough moisture and
instability is indicated for diurnal thunderstorms each day. The
best chance for convection is over the north and east, with some
strong convection possible at times. With the minor disturbances
enhancing the activity, some of the convection could linger into the
night.

&&

.AVIATION...For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Tuesday

VFR conditions will occur at the terminal sites through the
period. A cold front will move into the west and north and
progress through much of the area by 06Z Tuesday. Scattered
showers and storms will develop over the west and north in the
next hour or two. Some storms in these areas will produce hail
and wind gusts over 40 knots. Showers and storms over the central
and southern portions will be less numerous this afternoon and
evening, but they will be capable of producing outflow wind gusts
over 40 knots through 06Z Tuesday. Gusty surface wind speeds will
be common the area. Storms will end across the area after sunset
this evening, with isolated showers remaining possible over
northwest portions tonight. These showers will then spread across
the north after 12Z Tuesday.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued AT 106 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will move across much
of the area, with the most numerous storms occurring across the
north and west. Some storms could be strong to severe, with
strong wind gusts and hail. Gusty winds will continue across
southern Wyoming and could bring elevated fire behavior. Relative
humidity is in the teens for portions of southern Wyoming. Across
northern Wyoming, wind should remain light to moderate outside of
any shower or thunderstorm. Mixing and smoke dispersal will range
from fair to poor in the north to excellent in central and
southern Wyoming.

&&

.RIW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NONE.
&&

SHORT TERM...LaVoie
LONG TERM...Swanson
AVIATION...LaVoie
FIRE WEATHER...Swanson

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
205 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

WYZ001>020-022>030-092015-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Big Horn Basin-Southwest Big Horn Basin-
Southeast Big Horn Basin-Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-
Bighorn Mountains West-Bighorn Mountains Southeast-
Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County-
Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-Jackson Hole-
Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
205 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms through this evening. Some storms could
be severe, especially across the Bighorn Basin to Johnson County
and the surrounding mountains. Large hail, damaging winds and
locally heavy rain will be the primary hazards, but an isolated
tornado could occur.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Tuesday...Isolated thunderstorms possible in northern Wyoming.

Friday through Sunday...Isolated to locally scattered
thunderstorms. The best chance will be across the north.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

TEAM RIVERTON

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
222 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

WYZ002-003-082045-
Cody Foothills-Absaroka Mountains-
222 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL PARK COUNTY UNTIL 245 PM
MDT...

At 221 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles northwest of Valley, which is 17 miles southeast of East
Entrance, moving northeast at 35 mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Wapiti around 245 PM MDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Wapiti Campground and
Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If on or near Buffalo Bill Reservoir, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
central Wyoming.

LAT...LON 4398 10956 4417 10996 4468 10959 4448 10913
TIME...MOT...LOC 2021Z 215DEG 30KT 4433 10973

Hulme

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
245 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

WYZ004-082115-
North Big Horn Basin-
245 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN BIG HORN COUNTY
UNTIL 315 PM MDT...

At 244 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles southwest of Otto, which is 21 miles west of Basin, moving
northeast at 20 mph.

Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Otto around 315 PM MDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Emblem and Burlington.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
central Wyoming.

LAT...LON 4421 10857 4429 10864 4459 10835 4437 10806
TIME...MOT...LOC 2044Z 227DEG 19KT 4431 10847

Hulme

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
247 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

WYZ002-003-082115-
Cody Foothills-Absaroka Mountains-
247 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL PARK COUNTY UNTIL
315 PM MDT...

At 246 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Buffalo Bill State Park, which is 11 miles southwest of Cody, moving
northeast at 20 mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Buffalo Bill State Park around 255 PM MDT.
  Cody around 315 PM MDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Cody Yellowstone
Regional Airport and Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Occasional 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.

If on or near Buffalo Bill Reservoir, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
central Wyoming.

LAT...LON 4433 10932 4436 10940 4471 10921 4455 10890
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 214DEG 18KT 4444 10926

Hulme

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
256 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

WYZ015>018-082145-
Wind River Basin-Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Mountains
East-Lander Foothills-
256 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL FREMONT COUNTY UNTIL 345
PM MDT...

At 255 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Bull Lake to near Dickinson Park. Movement
was east at 30 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Bull Lake around 300 PM MDT.
  Diversion Dam Rest Area around 310 PM MDT.
  Fort Washakie around 320 PM MDT.
  Lander and Milford around 325 PM MDT.
  Ethete, Morton and Pilot Butte Reservoir around 330 PM MDT.
  Pavillion around 340 PM MDT.
  Arapahoe and Hudson around 345 PM MDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Arapahoe Elementary
School, Dickinson Creek Campground and Midvale.

LAT...LON 4345 10855 4288 10845 4279 10915 4322 10923
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 251DEG 27KT 4317 10914 4288 10909

TL

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
257 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

WYZ002-003-005-007-082130-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Cody Foothills-Southwest Big Horn
Basin-Absaroka Mountains-
257 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN HOT SPRINGS AND
SOUTHEASTERN PARK COUNTIES UNTIL 330 PM MDT...

At 256 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking multiple strong
thunderstorms 12 miles east of Washakie Needles, which is 24 miles
south of Meeteetse, moving northeast at 20 mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Hot
Springs and southeastern Park Counties, including the following
locations... Sunshine Reservoir and Grass Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Occasional 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.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
central Wyoming.

LAT...LON 4396 10851 4359 10892 4359 10894 4360 10897
      4360 10898 4358 10897 4357 10895 4356 10895
      4357 10897 4356 10901 4371 10923 4418 10910
TIME...MOT...LOC 2056Z 214DEG 18KT 4381 10898

Hulme

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
328 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

WYZ019-082200-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
328 PM MDT Mon Jul 8 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN FREMONT COUNTY UNTIL
400 PM MDT...

At 327 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Jeffrey City, moving northeast at 30 mph.

Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Fremont County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4239 10780 4249 10798 4276 10777 4273 10776
      4272 10773 4273 10772 4262 10751
TIME...MOT...LOC 2127Z 217DEG 27KT 4250 10784

McDonald