Thunderstorm Wind in Washakie County, Wyoming

Thunderstorm Wind June 27, 2026 · Washakie County, Wyoming

70 mph

Measured gust (61 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Strong thunderstorm winds occurred in Washakie County. Some notable gusts included 70 mph at Hidden Dome to the east of Worland and 66 mph at the Worland airport.

The wider storm

The combination of a passing shortwave and a strong jet moving over western and central Wyoming brought numerous severe thunderstorms, with strong wind the main hazard from the storms. Some wind gusts reached hurricane force, with the strongest gust of 89 mph along Interstate 90 to the east of Buffalo in Johnson County. A 77 mph wind gust was reported in western Sublette County. Wind gusts over 58 mph also occurred in Fremont, Lincoln, Washakie, Park and Hot Springs Counties.

Began near Worland (44.0200, -108.1109).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1352087. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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