Active National Weather Service alert for Riverton, Wyoming 82501: Special Weather Statement. Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:06PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY Until Sun, 6:30 PM MDT.
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Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:06PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY Expires Sun, 6:30 PM MDT.

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Riverton, Wyoming 82501

Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Riverton, Wyoming 82501. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.

85°Partly Cloudy10% rain
84°Mostly Cloudy8% rain
80°Mostly Cloudy5% rain
78°Mostly Cloudy5% rain
75°Partly Cloudy5% rain
74°Partly Cloudy5% rain
72°Partly Cloudy4% rain
72°Partly Cloudy4% rain

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Highest chance 32%

Scattered precipitation is possible. The highest official hourly chance is 32%; check the radar before heading out.

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High / low temperatures

Today

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85°59°

Partly Cloudy

Precipitation
10%
Wind
WSW 6 to 14 mph
Sunrise
6:28 AM
Sunset
8:05 PM

Mon

85°58°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
32%
Wind
WNW 3 to 12 mph
Sunrise
6:29 AM
Sunset
8:03 PM

Tue

85°57°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
7%
Wind
NNW 7 mph
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
8:01 PM

Wed

87°59°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
10%
Wind
NW 2 to 6 mph
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
8:00 PM

Thu

88°59°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
15%
Wind
W 6 mph
Sunrise
6:33 AM
Sunset
7:58 PM

Fri

87°59°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
15%
Wind
W 8 mph
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Sunset
7:56 PM

Sat

86°58°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
9%
Wind
WSW 7 to 10 mph
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Sunset
7:55 PM

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Real Feel86°F
Use caution walking outside

Special Weather Statement is active. Review the official alert before going outside.

WindNE3 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 12 AM–2 AM

Walking: 4% average rain chance, near 72°F, with winds near 7 mph. Review the active Special Weather Statement.

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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now10%next hour
Humidity21%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast

Wind impact: Light wind with little expected outdoor impact.

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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gustNot reported
Pressure
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance32%
Dew point41°F
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Special Weather Statement

Applies to: Wind River Basin; Lander FoothillsIssued by: NWS Riverton WYSpecial Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:06PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Alert detailsAt 605 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an outflow boundary along a line extending from 9 miles north of Riverton to near Hudson. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Riverton, Arapahoe, and Hudson around 610 PM MDT. Boysen State Park around 615 PM MDT.
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