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High Wind Warning 43, NWS Cheyenne, WY

December 17, 20174 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Dec 17, 2017, 4:05 PM MST for 4 counties in Wyoming. It was in force for 25 hr. 40 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 17, 2017, 4:05 PM MST (23:05 UTC)
Expired
Dec 18, 2017, 5:00 PM MST
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

Counties Albany County, WY, Carbon County, WY, Laramie County, WY, Platte County, WY

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 17, 5:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 51Arlington, WY
Dec 17, 5:46 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 54Arlington, WY
Dec 17, 5:50 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 563 Ese Elk Mountain, WY
Dec 17, 5:50 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 563 Nw Arlington, WY
Dec 17, 10:41 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 52Arlington, WY
Dec 18, 2:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 577 Ese Arlington, WYCOOPER COVE WYDOT SENSOR NEAR ARLINGTON. SUSTAINED WINDS BETWEEN 35 TO 40 MPH.
Dec 18, 2:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Arlington, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT ARLINGTON. SUSTAINED WINDS OF 45 MPH.
Dec 18, 4:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 W Buford, WYUPR SENSOR AT BUFORD. SUSTAINED 52 MPH.
Dec 18, 5:34 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6410 Wsw I-25 Exit 92, WY
Dec 18, 6:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 577 Nw Elk Mountain, WYHALLECK RIDGE WYDOT SENSOR NEAR ELK MOUNTAIN. AVERAGE SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH IN THE LAST HOUR.
Dec 18, 7:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Ne Buford, WYWYDOT WILDCAT TRAIL SENSOR. SUSTAINED 46 MPH.
Dec 18, 7:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Arlington, WYSUSTAINED 47 MPH.
Dec 18, 7:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 597 Nw Elk Mountain, WYWYDOT HALLECK RIDGE SENSOR. SUSTAINED 49 MPH.
Dec 18, 7:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Nw Elk Mountain, WYWYDOT HALLECK RIDGE SENSOR. SUSTAINED 43 MPH.
Dec 18, 7:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 667 Ne Buford, WYWYDOT WILDCAT TRAIL SENSOR. SUSTAINED 45 MPH.
Dec 18, 7:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 69Arlington, WYSUSTAINED 51 MPH.
Dec 18, 8:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Ese Arlington, WYWYDOT ARLINGTON EAST SENSOR.
Dec 18, 8:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Ese Arlington, WYWYDOT COOPER COVE SENSOR.
Dec 18, 8:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5816 Wsw Cheyenne, WYWYDOT OTTO ROAD SENSOR.
Dec 18, 9:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Nw Arlington, WYWYDOT FOOTE CREEK SENSOR. SUSTAINED 46 MPH.
Dec 18, 9:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Arlington, WYSUSTAINED 51 MPH.
Dec 18, 9:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 637 Ese Arlington, WYWYDOT SOOPER COVE SENSOR. SUSTAINED 45 MPH.
Dec 18, 9:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6216 Wsw Cheyenne, WYWYDOT OTTO ROAD SENSOR. SUSTAINED 50 MPH.
Dec 18, 9:40 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4523 W Cheyenne, WYWYDOT REMOUMT ROAD SENSOR. AVERAGE SUSTAINED 43 MPH FOR PAST TWO HOURS.
Dec 18, 10:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Arlington, WYSUSTAINED 47 MPH.
Dec 18, 10:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7114 Wsw Cheyenne, WYEMKAY UPR SENSOR.
Dec 18, 10:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6716 Wsw Cheyenne, WYWYDOT OTTO ROAD SENSOR. SUSTAINED 52 MPH.
Dec 18, 11:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6010 Wsw Cheyenne, WYWYDOT I-80 MP 353 SENSOR.
Dec 18, 11:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6216 Wsw Cheyenne, WYWYDOT OTTO ROAD SENSOR. SUSTAINED 52 MPH.
Dec 18, 11:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6210 Wsw Cheyenne, WYWYDOT I-80 MM 353 SENSOR. SUSTAINED 49 MPH.
Dec 18, 12:05 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Nw Elk Mountain, WYWYDOT HALLECK RIDGE SENSOR. SUSTAINED 52 MPH.
Dec 18, 12:30 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6510 Wsw Cheyenne, WYWYDOT I-80 MM 353 SENSOR. SUSTAINED WIND 45 MPH.
Dec 18, 1:26 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 57Warren Af Base, WYSUSTAINED 46 MPH.
Dec 18, 1:31 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Cheyenne, WY
Dec 18, 2:46 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Arlington, WYSUSTAINED 46 MPH.
Dec 18, 2:51 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 54Arlington, WY
Dec 18, 2:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 54Warren Af Base, WY
Dec 18, 3:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 57Warren Af Base, WY
Dec 18, 3:46 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 52Arlington, WY
Dec 18, 3:52 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 51Vedauwoo, WY

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 12:00Z, 11.1 hours before the alert went out and 278 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Riverton, WY at 12:00Z on 2017-12-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Riverton, WY at 12:00Z on 2017-12-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -9 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
647 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
37 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

709 
WWUS75 KCYS 172305
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
405 PM MST Sun Dec 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON FOR THE BORDEAUX AREAS...

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE ARLINGTON AREA THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

WYZ110-180715-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0033.171218T0900Z-171219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0043.171217T2305Z-171219T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
405 PM MST Sun Dec 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 5 PM MST Monday. The High Wind
Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Strong wind speeds will slowly diminish this evening 
  to speeds of 40 to 50 mph but will become strong again and gusty
  late tonight and persist through Monday afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph 
  possible. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Sudden cross winds will 
  create hazardous travel for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles, especially on north to south oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-180715-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0033.171218T0900Z-171219T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
405 PM MST Sun Dec 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM MST MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Winds will become strong and gusty late tonight and 
  persist through Monday afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph 
  possible. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Sudden cross winds will 
  create hazardous travel for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles, especially on north to south oriented roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
112 
WWUS75 KCYS 180431
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
931 PM MST Sun Dec 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON FOR THE BORDEAUX AREA...

...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE I-80 SUMMIT AND FOOTHILLS ON  
MONDAY...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE ARLINGTON AREA THROUGH 
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

WYZ106-181245-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0033.171218T0900Z-171219T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0043.171218T0900Z-171219T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
931 PM MST Sun Dec 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM MST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 5 PM MST Monday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Wind speeds will become strong and gusty late tonight 
  and persist through Monday afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 70 mph 
  possible. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Sudden cross winds will 
  create hazardous travel for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles, especially on north to south oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-181245-
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0043.171218T1400Z-171219T0000Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
931 PM MST Sun Dec 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM MST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 5 PM MST Monday. 

* TIMING...Wind speeds will continue to increase through Monday
  morning and become quite strong by Monday afternoon.

* WINDS...Sustained west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph 
  possible. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Sudden cross winds will 
  create hazardous travel for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles, especially on north to south oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-181245-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0043.000000T0000Z-171219T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
931 PM MST Sun Dec 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* TIMING...Wind speeds will become strong again and gusty late 
  tonight and persist through Monday afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph 
  possible. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Sudden cross winds will 
  create hazardous travel for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles, especially on north to south oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$
089 
WWUS75 KCYS 181036
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
336 AM MST Mon Dec 18 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY FOR THE BORDEAUX AREA
INCLUDING INTERSTATE 25 BETWEEN CHUGWATER AND WHEATLAND WYOMING...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY FOR THE INTERSTATE 80 SUMMIT
BETWEEN CHEYENNE AND LARAMIE...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY FOR THE ARLINGTON AREA ALONG
INTERSTATE 80 WEST OF LARAMIE...

WYZ106-110-181845-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0043.000000T0000Z-171219T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, and Elk Mountain
336 AM MST Mon Dec 18 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Wind speeds will increase through the morning and will
  persist into the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 70 mph 
  possible. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Sudden cross winds will
  create hazardous travel for lightweight and high profile
  vehicles, especially on north to south oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-181845-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0043.171218T1400Z-171219T0000Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
336 AM MST Mon Dec 18 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Wind speeds will continue to increase through the
  morning and become strong by the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph 
  possible. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Sudden cross winds will 
  create hazardous travel for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles, especially on north to south oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$
097 
WWUS75 KCYS 181752
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1052 AM MST Mon Dec 18 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY FOR THE BORDEAUX AREA
INCLUDING INTERSTATE 25 BETWEEN CHUGWATER AND WHEATLAND WYOMING...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY FOR THE INTERSTATE 80 SUMMIT
BETWEEN CHEYENNE AND LARAMIE...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY FOR THE ARLINGTON AREA ALONG
INTERSTATE 80 WEST OF LARAMIE...

WYZ106-110-116-117-190000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0043.000000T0000Z-171219T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
1052 AM MST Mon Dec 18 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Through mid-afternoon. 
  
* WINDS...Sustained west winds 30 to 40 mph with local gusts
  around 60 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Sudden cross winds will 
  create hazardous travel for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles, especially on north to south oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$
427 
WWUS75 KCYS 182354
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
454 PM MST Mon Dec 18 2017

...Gusty wind speeds will continue this evening over the Laramie 
Range and Arlington...


WYZ106-110-116-117-190100-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0043.000000T0000Z-171219T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
454 PM MST Mon Dec 18 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Strong west winds will persist this evening along portions of I-80
including mile markers 245-280, and mile markers 320-360. Wind 
gusts may reach 50 to 55 mph at times especially between mile
markers 245-280 which is near Arlington. Lightweight and high 
profile vehicles must use caution while traveling through these 
areas. 


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Cheyenne, WY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 16, 9:28 PM MSTDense Fog AdvisoryCYSAlbany, Laramie8 hr
Dec 17, 1:19 PM MSTHigh Wind WatchCYSAlbany, Carbon, Laramie, Platte8 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Wyoming, 2017Every high wind warning in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.