Thunderstorm Wind — Natrona, Wyoming
2024-07-15 · near Hiland, Natrona, Wyoming
Event narrative
A line of severe thunderstorms moved across Natrona County and brought high wind gusts to many locations. The public estimated a 77 mph wind gust in Bar Nunn. Wind gusts from Hiland to Near Bar Nun and Evansville generally ranged from 60 to 70 mph.
Wider weather episode
A deep trough moved into Wyoming and was supportive of numerous showers and thunderstorms. The strongest storms moved through Fremont and Natrona Counties, where wind gusts of over 70 mph were reported. In Hudson, numerous trees were uprooted or snapped. In Lander, a tree was uprooted and fell on a truck. Maximum measured wind gusts included 72 mph near Lander and 70 mph on the east side of Casper. A spotter estimated a wind gust of 77 mph in Bar Nunn.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1200886. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.