{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.1b1033fcd346733a1551d0b8d28ef7c08b29aa86.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 4:56PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-26","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.1b1033fcd346733a1551d0b8d28ef7c08b29aa86.001.1","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":144,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 4:56PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Northeast Johnson County; Southeast Johnson County\n**Issued by:** NWS Riverton WY\n**Sent:** 2026-06-26T16:56:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-26T16:56:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-26T17:30:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 455 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near\nPowder River Rest Area, which is 32 miles west of Gillette, moving\nnortheast at 20 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail\ndamage to vegetation is possible.\n\nThis storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central\nJohnson County.\n\nThis includes Interstate 90 between mile markers 86 and 95.\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."}