Special Weather Statement for Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains; Jackson Hole
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Jackson Hole, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 439 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Victor to 9 miles northeast of Palisades Reservoir. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Strong...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 439 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Victor to 9 miles northeast of Palisades Reservoir. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Teton Pass around 445 PM MDT. Jackson, Wilson, and Rafter J Ranch around 455 PM MDT. Other locations in the path of these storms include Teton Village and Rendezvous Peak.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 4:40PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Riverton WY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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