Thunderstorm Wind — Hot Springs, Wyoming

2012-07-27 · near Thermopolis Arpt, Hot Springs, Wyoming

Event narrative

A 73 mph wind gust was reported in association with a thunderstorm eight miles west of Thermopolis. The gust was recorded at a residence with an automated weather station.

Wider weather episode

Monsoon moisture coupled with a disturbance aloft to produce scattered thunderstorms over a large area. Thunderstorms along and near the Absaroka Range and Owl Creek Mountains became severe, with wind gusts over 60 mph at several locations. The highest gust recorded was 73 mph about eight miles west of Thermopolis.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 396366. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.