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EF0 Tornado — Hot Springs, Wyoming

2024-09-09 · near Thermopolis, Hot Springs, Wyoming

$50K

Property damage

0.2 mi

Path length

25 yds

Path width

Event narrative

A brief landspout tornado touched down in downtown Thermopolis, near the intersection of US Hwy 20 and WY Hwy 120. Maximum winds were estimated between 65 to 75 mph as it caused damage to sheet metal roofing and car windows.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave crossed Wyoming and brought locally severe weather. The most notable weather was a short-duration non-supercell tornado, aka landspout, which moved through downtown Thermopolis and was captured on area security cameras. Sheet metal roofing and car windows were damaged by a combination of this circulation and debris thrown by broader thunderstorm outflow, with gusts estimated between 65 to 75 mph (EF0). Meanwhile, at the Sweetwater County airport, a 59 mph wind gust was reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1216270. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.