{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.15676f76d2aca4da6a753879988584724a18b828.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 4:25PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-23","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.15676f76d2aca4da6a753879988584724a18b828.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Riverton WY"},"word_count":161,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 4:25PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Wind River Basin\n**Issued by:** NWS Riverton WY\n**Sent:** 2026-07-23T16:25:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-23T16:25:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-23T17:15:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 425 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over\nMorton, which is near Pavillion, moving southeast at 10 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is\npossible.\n\nThis strong thunderstorm will be near...\nKinnear around 430 PM MDT.\nOcean Lake around 435 PM MDT.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle."}