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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

8/20/2019 Wyoming Tornado Warning


Update: the National Weather Service canceled this particular alert.



Update: the National Weather Service canceled this particular alert.

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
614 PM MDT Tue Aug 20 2019

WYC019-210030-
/O.CON.KRIW.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190821T0030Z/
Johnson-
614 PM MDT Tue Aug 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM MDT FOR CENTRAL
JOHNSON COUNTY...

At 613 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 18 miles southwest of Powder River Rest Area, or about
23 miles southeast of Buffalo, and moving east around 5 mph.



HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over rural areas of east
central Johnson County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4402 10651 4411 10650 4411 10632 4399 10633
TIME...MOT...LOC 0013Z 277DEG 3KT 4405 10646

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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