First published 9/19/2026, 7:56:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 7:56:15 PM

Special Weather Statement — NWS Riverton WY (Sep 19 1:40PM MDT)

The National Weather Service office in Riverton, WY issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-19 at 1:40 PM MDT. The statement indicates a weather-related hazard affecting the Riverton, Wyoming area; the alert's text and specific hazard are not included in the supplied source fields.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 4/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements can notify residents, visitors, and local services of hazardous or impactful weather. Even without details, the alert is relevant to people in and near Riverton, WY for safety and travel planning.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 1:40PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

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