Thunderstorm Wind — Carbon, Wyoming

2025-08-02 · near Walcott, Carbon, Wyoming

Event narrative

Mesonet station WY18 at Halleck Ridge reported a 70 mph wind gust 7 miles northwest of Elk Mountain.

Wider weather episode

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for the southern Panhandle. Strong thunderstorm wind gusts occurred outside of the watch, mainly in Carbon and Albany Counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1281312. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.