Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for South Central Fremont County, WY
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NOAA issued it on May 21, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Riverton has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for south central Fremont County in central Wyoming until 5:45 PM MDT on May 13.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Fremont County, Wyoming
- Issued
- May 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Riverton WY
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Fremont County, Wyoming.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Riverton WY. The alert is effective from 4:58 PM MDT until 5:45 PM MDT on May 13, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers south central Fremont County in central Wyoming, including areas near South Pass City, which is 26 miles south of Lander.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm was located near South Pass City at 4:58 PM MDT, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 4:58 PM MDT to 5:45 PM MDT on May 13, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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