Special Weather Statement until SAT 7:00 PM MDT

Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail to Central Natrona County Until 7 PM MDT

What’s Happening:

A strong thunderstorm is moving east at 20 mph through central Natrona County. The storm is currently near Powder River, 31 miles northwest of Casper.

Affected Areas:

• Powder River
• Goldeneye Reservoir (around 6:40 PM MDT)

What to Expect:

• Wind gusts up to 40 mph
• Penny size hail
• Accumulating small hail
• Torrential rainfall
• Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning

Impacts:

• Potential for downed tree limbs and unsecured objects being blown around
• Minor hail damage to vegetation
• Localized flooding due to heavy rainfall

Safety Tips:

• Seek shelter inside a building if outdoors
• Avoid driving through flooded roadways
• Stay indoors to avoid lightning strikes

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.