Hail — Lincoln, Wyoming

2016-07-10 · near Star Valley Ranch, Lincoln, Wyoming

Event narrative

A trained spotter reported nickel to quarter sized hail at Star Valley Ranch.

Wider weather episode

A cold front moved across Wyoming and produced locally strong to severe thunderstorms along its leading edge. One severe thunderstorm developed over Idaho and dropped up to one inch diameter hail over portions of the Star Valley. Strong winds developed as the front swept east of the Continental Divide. Crowheart had several wind gusts over 60 mph, including a maximum of 66 mph.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 641371. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.