{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.1e04884235156ffbe5d2c569ba6fc6a5c95ad1ea.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-17","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.1e04884235156ffbe5d2c569ba6fc6a5c95ad1ea.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":171,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range; Rock Springs and Green River; East Sweetwater County\n**Issued by:** NWS Riverton WY\n**Sent:** 2026-09-17T16:45:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-17T16:45:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-17T17:15:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 444 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13\nmiles southwest of Boars Tusk, which is 18 miles northwest of Rock\nSprings, moving northeast at 30 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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\nLocations impacted include...\nBoars Tusk and Killpecker Dune Field.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nHeavy 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."}