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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
428 PM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
 

WYZ001>003-152300-
Cody Foothills-Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-
428 PM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL PARK COUNTY
THROUGH 500 PM MDT...

At 428 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pahaska, which is 8 miles east of East Entrance, moving northeast at
45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down trees and tree limbs and blow 
         around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation 
         is possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Park
County, including the following locations... Dead Indian Campground,
Top Of The World Resort, Beartooth Lake Campground, Fox Creek
Campground, and Wapiti Campground.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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.

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.

Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.

&&

LAT...LON 4426 10934 4422 11014 4499 11009 4501 10945
      4501 10929
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 238DEG 38KT 4450 10983 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

McDonald