Thunderstorm Wind — Lincoln, Wyoming

2020-05-30 · near Fairview, Lincoln, Wyoming

Event narrative

Outflow winds from a thunderstorm brought damage to portions of the Star Valley. A wind gust of 60 mph was reported at the Afton, Wyoming airport. There were numerous reports of trees down as well as power lines, resulting in power outages. The worst damage was noted in Fairview, Wyoming as well as between Grover and Auburn, Wyoming.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave and Pacific moisture combined to produce severe weather across portions of western and central Wyoming. The worst damage was in Afton, Wyoming, where a microburst occurred. A wind gust of 60 mph was reported at the Afton, Wyoming airport. Numerous trees were blown down in the Star Valley, and there were numerous reports of power outages in the Star Valley. Further northeast, golf ball size hail was reported at Buffalo, Wyoming and nickel sized hail at Riverton, Wyoming.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 892496. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.