Wetter-Warnungen, Thompson Pit

Flood Advisory issued May 18 at 3:25AM MDT until May 19 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY * WHAT...River rises caused by high-elevation snowmelt have been observed and are the result of recent warm temperatures. * WHERE...A portion of north central Wyoming, including the following county, Johnson. * WHEN...Until 1100 PM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 322 AM MDT, gauge reports indicated river rises and SNOTEL observations indicate snowmelt has occurred over the past few days. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Warm temperatures are expected to continue to cause high- elevation snowpack melt through Sunday. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kaycee and Barnum. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.