Thunderstorm Wind — Park, Wyoming

2018-05-27 · near Meeteetse, Park, Wyoming

Event narrative

The weather sensor north of Meeteetse reported several wind gusts past 58 mph, including a maximum gust of 76 mph.

Wider weather episode

The combination of an upper level low moving across Wyoming and large amounts of moisture produced a severe weather outbreak across portions of central Wyoming. Natrona County, including Casper was hard hit with numerous reports of large hail ranging in size from quarter to golf ball size. Two funnel clouds were also sited. Across the Big Horn Basin, downburst winds were the main threat. Wind gusts of over 70 mph were recorded in portions of Park and Big Horn Counties. Along a line from Manderson to Basin to Greybull in Big Horn County, a storm survey counted 33 downed trees and 13 power lines caused by the high winds. Trees also fell on several houses in Basin and Greybull and a roof was blown off a business in Basin.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 751840. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.