Strong Wind — Southwest Big Horn Basin, Wyoming
2023-07-17 · Southwest Big Horn Basin, Wyoming
$50K
Property damage
43 EG
Magnitude
Wider weather episode
A gust front from thunderstorms to the north pushed southward across Thermopolis WY. Around a dozen trees were downed in Thermopolis, including two that were uprooted. Some trees and branches fell and damaged power lines. Winds were estimated to be around 50 mph. One tall structure had a metal roof which was peeled back by the strong winds.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1124971. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.