Special Weather Statement for Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains; Jackson Hole
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What you need to know
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- Jackson Hole, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains
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What is happening
At 442 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Jackson, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Riverton.
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Bulletin details
At 442 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Jackson, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Teton County, including the following locations... Crystal Creek Campground, Granite Creek Campground, Teton County Fairgrounds, and Jackson National Fish Hatchery.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 4:42PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
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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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