Thunderstorm Wind — Hot Springs, Wyoming

2023-06-04 · near Lucerne, Hot Springs, Wyoming

Event narrative

Damage to a barn and several outbuildings from a strong thunderstorm wind gust at a ranch between Thermopolis and Kirby WY. Estimated wind gust of 50 to 60 mph based on damage. Damage estimated to have occurred around 426 PM MDT June 4 2023 based on radar. Nearest surface observation was a personal weather sensor 4 miles away, which showed a gust to 22 mph at the 445 pm reporting time, but storm did not directly affect this sensor location. Sheds, items, and debris were blown east to west generally with no indication of distinct rotation. Outbuildings had openings to the east, making them especially susceptible to easterly wind gusts. Little to no damage to nearby farms or trees, as the downdraft was from a small storm, leading to very localized damage, likely from an individual downdraft.

Wider weather episode

A microburst from a thunderstorm caused localized damage to a barn and outbuildings near Lucerne.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1105306. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.