Alert archive / Wyoming / High Wind Warnings in 2012
High Wind Warning 3, NWS Riverton, WY
NWS Riverton, WY issued this high wind warning at Jan 17, 2012, 11:03 AM MST for Park County, Wyoming. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 17, 2012, 11:03 AM MST (18:03 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 17, 2012, 11:00 PM MST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Riverton, WY
County Park County, WY
The radar
The Billings radar (KBLX), 167 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 12:00Z, 6.1 hours before the alert went out and 187 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1420 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 48 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 44 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 67 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
777 WWUS75 KRIW 171803 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RIVERTON WY 1103 AM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...VERY STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS ARE POSSIBLE ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL WYOMING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... .THE COMBINATION OF STRONG WESTERLY WINDS ALOFT LOWERING TO THE TERRAIN AND A TIGHTENING SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENT MAY RESULT IN VERY STRONG SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL WYOMING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. WYZ003-172300- /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0003.120117T1803Z-120118T0600Z/ CODY FOOTHILLS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CODY...MEETEETSE 1103 AM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RIVERTON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...VERY STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...ESPECIALLY FROM THE WEST SIDE OF CODY NORTH TO CLARK. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL LIKELY BE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING. * WIND...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 60 TO 70 MPH. GUSTS AROUND 80 MPH ARE POSSIBLE ON THE WEST SIDE OF CLARK. * IMPACTS...TRAVELLERS BETWEEN CODY AND CLARK WILL EXPERIENCE ERRATIC AND VERY SHARP CROSSWINDS AT TIMES. USE EXTREME CAUTION OF TRAVELLING IN THIS AREA. RESIDENTS OF THE AREA SHOULD SECURE ALL LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ018-172300- /O.EXB.KRIW.HW.A.0003.120118T2100Z-120119T1200Z/ LANDER FOOTHILLS- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...LANDER 1103 AM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RIVERTON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...VERY STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS MAY DEVELOP BETWEEN LANDER AND FORT WASHAKIE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL ALONG HIGHWAY 287 BETWEEN LANDER AND FORT WASHAKIE MAY BECOME HAZARDOUS DUE TO VERY STRONG AND ERRATIC CROSS WINDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ015-172300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0003.120118T0900Z-120119T1200Z/ WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS EAST- 1103 AM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...WEST SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL STEADILY INCREASE TONIGHT. WIND SPEEDS MAY INCREASE TO CRITICALLY HIGH SPEEDS BY EARLY MORNING WEDNESDAY. THESE WINDS MAY CONTINUE INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...WEST SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 50 TO 60 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 75 MPH POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL ALONG HIGHWAY 28 OVER SOUTH PASS COULD BECOME QUITE HAZARDOUS WITH DANGEROUS CROSS WINDS. IN ADDITION...SOME BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW COULD OCCUR WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT RESULTING IN LOWERING VISIBILITY TO BETWEEN A QUARTER MILE TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES ALONG WITH OCCASIONAL LOCAL WHITE OUT CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ019-172300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0003.120118T0900Z-120119T1200Z/ GREEN MOUNTAINS AND RATTLESNAKE RANGE- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JEFFREY CITY 1103 AM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL STEADILY INCREASE TONIGHT. WIND SPEEDS MAY INCREASE TO CRITICALLY HIGH SPEEDS BY EARLY MORNING WEDNESDAY. THESE WINDS MAY CONTINUE INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL ALONG AREA HIGHWAYS INCLUDING HIGHWAY 287 FROM BEAVER RIM TO EAST OF JEFFREY CITY AND HIGHWAY 135 FROM BEAVER RIM TO SWEETWATER STATION COULD BECOME HAZARDOUS WITH DANGEROUS CROSS WINDS. STRONG WINDS ALSO COULD OCCUR ALONG HIGHWAY 220 FROM INDEPENDENCE ROCK TO ALCOVA. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ016-172300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0003.120118T0900Z-120119T1200Z/ UPPER WIND RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...DUBOIS 1103 AM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...WEST NORTHWEST WINDS WILL STEADILY INCREASE TONIGHT. WIND SPEEDS MAY INCREASE TO CRITICALLY HIGH SPEEDS BY EARLY MORNING WEDNESDAY. THESE WINDS MAY CONTINUE INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...WEST NORTHWEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL ALONG HIGHWAY 26 COULD BECOME HAZARDOUS... ESPECIALLY IF DRIVING A HIGH PROFILE VEHICLE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ020-172300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0003.120118T1200Z-120119T1200Z/ NATRONA COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...CASPER 1103 AM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL STEADILY INCREASE TONIGHT. THESE WINDS MAY CONTINUE WEDNESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL ALONG AREA HIGHWAYS INCLUDING HIGHWAY 20/26 FROM HILAND TO CASPER AND HIGHWAY 287 FROM CASPER TO ALCOVA. STRONG CROSS WIND COULD PRODUCE HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ SKRBAC
3 follow-up statements
449 WWUS75 KRIW 172023 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RIVERTON WY 123 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...VERY STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL WYOMING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... .THE COMBINATION OF STRONG WESTERLY WINDS ALOFT LOWERING TO THE TERRAIN AND A TIGHTENING SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL RESULT IN VERY STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL WYOMING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. WYZ015-181200- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0003.120118T0900Z-120119T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0004.120118T0900Z-120119T1200Z/ WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS EAST- 123 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RIVERTON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL STEADILY INCREASE TONIGHT LEADING TO HIGH WINDS BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THESE VERY STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 50 TO 60 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 75 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 80 MPH IN EXPOSED LOCATIONS AND HIGHER PEAKS. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL ALONG HIGHWAY 28 OVER SOUTH PASS COULD BECOME QUITE HAZARDOUS WITH DANGEROUS CROSS WINDS. IN ADDITION...SOME BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW COULD OCCUR WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT RESULTING IN LOWERING VISIBILITY TO BETWEEN A QUARTER MILE TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES ALONG WITH OCCASIONAL LOCAL WHITE OUT CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ016-181200- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0003.120118T0900Z-120119T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0004.120118T0900Z-120119T1200Z/ UPPER WIND RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...DUBOIS 123 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RIVERTON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...WEST WINDS WILL STEADILY INCREASE TONIGHT LEADING TO HIGH WINDS BY EARLY MORNING. THESE WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVELLERS ALONG HIGHWAY 26 WILL HAVE TO USE EXTREME CAUTION DUE TO THESE VERY GUSTY AND ERRATIC HIGH WINDS... ESPECIALLY IF DRIVING A HIGH PROFILE VEHICLE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ019-181200- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0003.120118T0900Z-120119T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0004.120118T0900Z-120119T1200Z/ GREEN MOUNTAINS AND RATTLESNAKE RANGE- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JEFFREY CITY 123 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RIVERTON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL STEADILY INCREASE TONIGHT LEADING TO HIGH WINDS BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THESE VERY STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH. EVEN STRONGER GUSTS TO 75 MPH ARE EXPECTED OVER AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL ALONG AREA HIGHWAYS INCLUDING HIGHWAY 287 FROM BEAVER RIM TO EAST OF JEFFREY CITY AND HIGHWAY 135 FROM BEAVER RIM TO SWEETWATER STATION WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS WITH DANGEROUS CROSS WINDS. STRONG WINDS WILL ALSO OCCUR ALONG HIGHWAY 220 FROM INDEPENDENCE ROCK TO ALCOVA. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ003-180600- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120118T0600Z/ CODY FOOTHILLS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CODY...MEETEETSE 123 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...VERY STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...ESPECIALLY FROM THE WEST SIDE OF CODY NORTH TO CLARK. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL LIKELY BE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING. WINDS HAVE ALREADY GUSTED TO 82 MPH ON THE WEST SIDE OF CLARK AND 64 MPH ON THE WEST SIDE OF CODY. * WIND...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 60 TO 70 MPH. GUSTS AROUND 80 MPH ARE EXPECTED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CLARK. * IMPACTS...TRAVELLERS BETWEEN CODY AND CLARK WILL EXPERIENCE ERRATIC AND VERY SHARP CROSSWINDS AT TIMES. USE EXTREME CAUTION OF TRAVELLING IN THIS AREA. RESIDENTS OF THE AREA SHOULD SECURE ALL LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ020-181200- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0003.120118T1200Z-120119T1200Z/ NATRONA COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...CASPER 123 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL STEADILY INCREASE TONIGHT. THESE WINDS MAY CONTINUE WEDNESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL ALONG AREA HIGHWAYS INCLUDING HIGHWAY 20/26 FROM HILAND TO CASPER AND HIGHWAY 287 FROM CASPER TO ALCOVA. STRONG CROSS WIND COULD PRODUCE HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ018-181200- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0003.120118T2100Z-120119T1200Z/ LANDER FOOTHILLS- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...LANDER 123 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...VERY STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS MAY DEVELOP BETWEEN LANDER AND FORT WASHAKIE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL ALONG HIGHWAY 287 BETWEEN LANDER AND FORT WASHAKIE MAY BECOME HAZARDOUS DUE TO VERY STRONG AND ERRATIC CROSS WINDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ SKRBAC
614 WWUS75 KRIW 180418 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RIVERTON WY 918 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...VERY STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL WYOMING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... .THE COMBINATION OF STRONG WESTERLY WINDS ALOFT LOWERING TO THE TERRAIN AND A TIGHTENING SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL RESULT IN VERY STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL WYOMING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. WYZ020-181300- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0003.120118T1200Z-120119T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0004.120118T1200Z-120119T1200Z/ NATRONA COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...CASPER 918 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RIVERTON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...A SOUTHWEST WIND WILL STEADILY INCREASE OVERNIGHT. STRONG GUSTY WIND WILL OCCUR WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND INCREASING TO 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH. * IMPACTS...STRONG AND SUDDEN WIND GUSTS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS INCLUDES HIGHWAY 20 26 FROM HILAND TO CASPER...HIGHWAY 220 FROM CASPER TO ALCOVA...AND HIGHWAY 258 OR WYOMING BOULEVARD IN CASPER. && PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ018-181300- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0003.120118T2100Z-120119T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0004.120118T2100Z-120119T1200Z/ LANDER FOOTHILLS- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...LANDER 918 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RIVERTON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...VERY STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR AT TIMES BETWEEN LANDER AND FORT WASHAKIE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT. THE STRONG WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS WILL BE QUITE SUDDEN...WITH LIGHTER WIND SPEEDS BETWEEN HIGH WIND EPISODES. * WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH ARE EXPECTED. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL ALONG HIGHWAY 287 BETWEEN LANDER AND FORT WASHAKIE MAY BECOME HAZARDOUS DUE TO VERY STRONG AND ERRATIC CROSS WINDS. && PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ015-181300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0004.120118T0900Z-120119T1200Z/ WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS EAST- 918 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL STEADILY INCREASE TONIGHT LEADING TO HIGH WINDS BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THESE VERY STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 50 TO 60 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 75 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 80 MPH IN EXPOSED LOCATIONS AND HIGHER PEAKS. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL ALONG HIGHWAY 28 OVER SOUTH PASS COULD BECOME QUITE HAZARDOUS WITH DANGEROUS CROSS WINDS. IN ADDITION...SOME BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW COULD OCCUR WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT RESULTING IN LOWERING VISIBILITY TO BETWEEN A QUARTER MILE TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES ALONG WITH OCCASIONAL LOCAL WHITE OUT CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ016-181300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0004.120118T0900Z-120119T1200Z/ UPPER WIND RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...DUBOIS 918 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...WEST WINDS WILL STEADILY INCREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT LEADING TO HIGH WINDS EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THESE WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVELERS ALONG HIGHWAY 26 WILL HAVE TO USE EXTREME CAUTION DUE TO THESE VERY GUSTY AND ERRATIC HIGH WINDS... ESPECIALLY IF DRIVING A HIGH PROFILE VEHICLE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ019-181300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0004.120118T0900Z-120119T1200Z/ GREEN MOUNTAINS AND RATTLESNAKE RANGE- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JEFFREY CITY 918 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL STEADILY INCREASE TONIGHT LEADING TO HIGH WINDS BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THESE VERY STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH. EVEN STRONGER GUSTS TO 75 MPH ARE EXPECTED OVER AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL ALONG AREA HIGHWAYS INCLUDING HIGHWAY 287 FROM BEAVER RIM TO EAST OF JEFFREY CITY AND HIGHWAY 135 FROM BEAVER RIM TO SWEETWATER STATION WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS WITH DANGEROUS CROSS WINDS. STRONG WINDS WILL ALSO OCCUR ALONG HIGHWAY 220 FROM INDEPENDENCE ROCK TO ALCOVA. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ003-180600- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120118T0600Z/ CODY FOOTHILLS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CODY...MEETEETSE 918 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...VERY STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...ESPECIALLY FROM THE WEST SIDE OF CODY NORTH TO CLARK. * WIND...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 60 TO 70 MPH. GUSTS AROUND 80 MPH ARE EXPECTED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CLARK. * IMPACTS...TRAVELERS BETWEEN CODY AND CLARK WILL EXPERIENCE ERRATIC AND VERY SHARP CROSSWINDS AT TIMES. USE EXTREME CAUTION OF TRAVELLING IN THIS AREA. RESIDENTS OF THE AREA SHOULD SECURE ALL LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$
360 WWUS75 KRIW 180556 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RIVERTON WY 1056 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...VERY STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL WYOMING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... .THE COMBINATION OF STRONG WESTERLY WINDS ALOFT LOWERING TO THE TERRAIN AND A TIGHTENING SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL RESULT IN VERY STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL WYOMING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. WYZ003-180700- /O.EXP.KRIW.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120118T0600Z/ CODY FOOTHILLS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CODY...MEETEETSE 1056 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... THE HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS EVENING. THE HIGH WIND THREAT IS REDUCED IN THE CLARK AREA. THEREFORE...THE HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO EXPIRE. WINDY CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST BUT WIDESPREAD HIGH WIND IS UNLIKELY. $$ WYZ015-181400- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0004.120118T0900Z-120119T1200Z/ WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS EAST- 1056 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL STEADILY INCREASE TONIGHT LEADING TO HIGH WINDS BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THESE VERY STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 50 TO 60 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 75 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 80 MPH IN EXPOSED LOCATIONS AND HIGHER PEAKS. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL ALONG HIGHWAY 28 OVER SOUTH PASS COULD BECOME QUITE HAZARDOUS WITH DANGEROUS CROSS WINDS. IN ADDITION...SOME BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW COULD OCCUR WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT RESULTING IN LOWERING VISIBILITY TO BETWEEN A QUARTER MILE TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES ALONG WITH OCCASIONAL LOCAL WHITE OUT CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ016-181400- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0004.120118T0900Z-120119T1200Z/ UPPER WIND RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...DUBOIS 1056 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...WEST WINDS WILL STEADILY INCREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT LEADING TO HIGH WINDS EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THESE WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVELERS ALONG HIGHWAY 26 WILL HAVE TO USE EXTREME CAUTION DUE TO THESE VERY GUSTY AND ERRATIC HIGH WINDS... ESPECIALLY IF DRIVING A HIGH PROFILE VEHICLE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ019-181400- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0004.120118T0900Z-120119T1200Z/ GREEN MOUNTAINS AND RATTLESNAKE RANGE- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JEFFREY CITY 1056 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL STEADILY INCREASE TONIGHT LEADING TO HIGH WINDS BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THESE VERY STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH. EVEN STRONGER GUSTS TO 75 MPH ARE EXPECTED OVER AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL ALONG AREA HIGHWAYS INCLUDING HIGHWAY 287 FROM BEAVER RIM TO EAST OF JEFFREY CITY AND HIGHWAY 135 FROM BEAVER RIM TO SWEETWATER STATION WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS WITH DANGEROUS CROSS WINDS. STRONG WINDS WILL ALSO OCCUR ALONG HIGHWAY 220 FROM INDEPENDENCE ROCK TO ALCOVA. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ020-181400- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0004.120118T1200Z-120119T1200Z/ NATRONA COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...CASPER 1056 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...A SOUTHWEST WIND WILL STEADILY INCREASE OVERNIGHT. STRONG GUSTY WIND WILL OCCUR WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND INCREASING TO 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH. * IMPACTS...STRONG AND SUDDEN WIND GUSTS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS INCLUDES HIGHWAY 20 26 FROM HILAND TO CASPER...HIGHWAY 220 FROM CASPER TO ALCOVA...AND HIGHWAY 258 OR WYOMING BOULEVARD IN CASPER. A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$ WYZ018-181400- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0004.120118T2100Z-120119T1200Z/ LANDER FOOTHILLS- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...LANDER 1056 PM MST TUE JAN 17 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY. * SUMMARY AND TIMING...VERY STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR AT TIMES BETWEEN LANDER AND FORT WASHAKIE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT. THE STRONG WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS WILL BE QUITE SUDDEN...WITH LIGHTER WIND SPEEDS BETWEEN HIGH WIND EPISODES. * WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH ARE EXPECTED. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL ALONG HIGHWAY 287 BETWEEN LANDER AND FORT WASHAKIE MAY BECOME HAZARDOUS DUE TO VERY STRONG AND ERRATIC CROSS WINDS. A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Riverton, WY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 1:23 PM MST | High Wind Warning | RIW | Fremont, Natrona, Sublette, Sweetwater | 40 hr |
Nearby
High Wind Warnings in Wyoming, 2012Every high wind warning in 2012
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.