Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Goldeneye Reservoir, Natrona County

Source: NOAA · Central Wyoming

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NWS Riverton has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Natrona County until 7:00 PM MDT, with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail detected near Goldeneye Reservoir.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Central Wyoming
Issued
September 20, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Riverton WY

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Alert Details

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Riverton WY. The alert is effective from September 19, 2026 at 6:37 PM MDT until September 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM MDT.

Affected Areas

Central Natrona County in central Wyoming, including areas near Goldeneye Reservoir, which is 27 miles northwest of Casper.

What You Should Do

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Expected Conditions

At 6:37 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Goldeneye Reservoir moving east at 20 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

Timeline

The warning is in effect until 7:00 PM MDT on September 19, 2026.

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NWS Riverton has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Natrona County until 7:00 PM MDT, with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail detected near Goldeneye Reservoir.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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