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High Wind Watch 15, NWS Cheyenne, WY

April 8, 20175 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind watch at Apr 8, 2017, 3:58 AM MDT for 5 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Apr 9, 2017, 6:00 AM MDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 8, 2017, 3:58 AM MDT (09:58 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 9, 2017, 6:00 AM MDT
Expired
Apr 8, 2017, 9:15 PM MDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

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

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 00:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 264 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 00:00Z on 2017-04-08Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Riverton, WY at 00:00Z on 2017-04-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 13 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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2416 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
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13 m²/s²
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78 m²/s²
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The text

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389 
WWUS75 KCYS 080958
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
358 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WINDS IN THE ARLINGTON AND LARAMIE AREAS TODAY... 

...A MORE WIDESPREAD HIGH WIND EPISODE EXPECTED ON SUNDAY... 

WYZ110-090000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0015.170409T1200Z-170410T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170409T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
358 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday
evening. A High Wind Warning is also in effect until 6 PM MDT this
evening. 

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through late this afternoon
  before increasing again by early Sunday morning. This second
  round of high winds is expected to persist through Sunday
  evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, especially along interstate 
  80 near Arlington between Laramie and Rawlins. Strong cross 
  winds will create a risk for vehicle blow overs. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ115-090000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0015.170409T1200Z-170410T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0021.170408T1200Z-170409T0000Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Bosler and Laramie
358 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday
evening. A High Wind Warning is also in effect until 6 PM MDT this
evening. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase by 8 AM MST this morning and remain
  strong through the mid afternoon hours. Winds will then diminish
  this evening before increasing again by early Sunday morning.
  This second round of high winds is expected to persist through
  Sunday evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH,
  strongest west of downtown Laramie. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles. Strong cross winds will 
  create a risk for vehicle blow overs. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-106-107-116>118-090000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0015.170409T1200Z-170410T0600Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, 
Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, 
Whitaker, Federal, Horse Creek, and Cheyenne
358 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday
evening. 

* TIMING...Winds are expected to increase over the Interstate 25
  corridor between Douglas and the Colorado State Line, as well as
  the Interstate 80 summit on Sunday morning. Bordeaux will likely
  be the first to experience these strong winds around sunrise on
  Sunday. Winds will remain strong through Sunday evening. 

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles. Strong cross winds will 
  create a risk for vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$

HAMMER
4 follow-up statements
062 
WWUS75 KCYS 081453
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
853 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WINDS IN THE ARLINGTON AND LARAMIE AREAS TODAY...

...A MORE WIDESPREAD HIGH WIND EPISODE EXPECTED ON SUNDAY...

WYZ113-090000-
/O.EXA.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170409T0000Z/
Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Saratoga and Encampment
853 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM MDT this evening. 

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase this morning and remain
  strong through the mid afternoon hours. Winds will then diminish
  this evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH,
  strongest south of Saratoga. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles. Strong cross winds will 
  create a risk for vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-090000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170409T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0015.170409T1200Z-170410T0600Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
853 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through late this afternoon 
  before increasing again by early Sunday morning. This second 
  round of high winds is expected to persist through Sunday 
  evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, especially along interstate 
  80 near Arlington between Laramie and Rawlins. Strong cross 
  winds will create a risk for vehicle blow overs. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ115-090000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170409T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0015.170409T1200Z-170410T0600Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Bosler and Laramie
853 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase through late morning 
and remain strong through the mid afternoon hours. Winds will 
then diminish this evening before increasing again by early 
Sunday morning. This second round of high winds is expected to 
persist through Sunday evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 
  MPH, strongest west of downtown Laramie. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles. Strong cross winds will 
  create a risk for vehicle blow overs. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-106-107-116>118-090000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0015.170409T1200Z-170410T0600Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, 
Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, 
Whitaker, Federal, Horse Creek, and Cheyenne
853 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds are expected to increase over the Interstate 25 
  corridor between Douglas and the Colorado State Line, as well 
  as the Interstate 80 summit on Sunday morning. Bordeaux will 
  likely be the first to experience these strong winds around 
  sunrise on Sunday. Winds will remain strong through Sunday 
  evening. 

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles. Strong cross winds will 
  create a risk for vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$
153 
WWUS75 KCYS 082114
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
314 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WINDS IN THE ARLINGTON AND LARAMIE AREAS TODAY...

...A MORE WIDESPREAD HIGH WIND EPISODE EXPECTED ON SUNDAY...

WYZ110-090000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170409T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0015.170409T1200Z-170410T0600Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
314 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through late this afternoon 
  before increasing again by early Sunday morning. This second 
  round of high winds is expected to persist through Sunday 
  evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, especially along interstate 
  80 near Arlington between Laramie and Rawlins. Strong cross 
  winds will create a risk for vehicle blow overs. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ115-090000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170409T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0015.170409T1200Z-170410T0600Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Bosler and Laramie
314 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through the mid afternoon 
hours. Winds will then diminish this evening before increasing 
again by early Sunday morning. This second round of high winds 
is expected to persist through Sunday evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 
  MPH, strongest west of downtown Laramie. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles. Strong cross winds will 
  create a risk for vehicle blow overs. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ113-090000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170409T0000Z/
Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Saratoga and Encampment
314 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through the mid afternoon 
hours. Winds will then diminish this evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 
  MPH, strongest south of Saratoga. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles. Strong cross winds will 
  create a risk for vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ119-090000-
/O.EXA.KCYS.HW.A.0015.170409T1200Z-170410T0600Z/
East Laramie County-
Including the city of Pine Bluffs
314 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday
evening. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase through Sunday morning. These high
  winds are expected to peak Sunday afternoon and persist through
  Sunday evening.


* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light
  weight and high profile vehicles, especially along interstate 80.
  Strong cross winds will create a risk for vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-106-107-116>118-090000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0015.170409T1200Z-170410T0600Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, 
Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, 
Whitaker, Federal, Horse Creek, and Cheyenne
314 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds are expected to increase over the Interstate 25 
  corridor between Douglas and the Colorado State Line, as well 
  as the Interstate 80 summit on Sunday morning. Bordeaux will 
  likely be the first to experience these strong winds around 
  sunrise on Sunday. Winds will remain strong through Sunday 
  evening. 

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles. Strong cross winds will 
  create a risk for vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$
517 
WWUS75 KCYS 082326
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
526 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...ANOTHER MORE WIDESPREAD HIGH WIND EPISODE EXPECTED ON 
SUNDAY...

WYZ110-115-091100-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170409T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0015.170409T1200Z-170410T0600Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Bosler, 
and Laramie
526 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR TODAY...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has cancelled the High
Wind Warning for today. 

* TIMING...Winds will continue to diminish this evening before
  increasing again by early Sunday morning. The next round of 
  high winds is expected to persist through Sunday evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 
  MPH, strongest west of downtown Laramie. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles. Strong cross winds will 
  create a risk for vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ113-090030-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170409T0000Z/
Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Saratoga and Encampment
526 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has cancelled the High
Wind Warning. 

Wind speeds will continue to diminish this evening. 

$$

WYZ101-106-107-116>119-091100-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0015.170409T1200Z-170410T0600Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie County-
East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, 
Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, 
Whitaker, Federal, Horse Creek, Cheyenne, and Pine Bluffs
526 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds are expected to increase over the Interstate 25 
  corridor between Douglas and the Colorado State Line, as well 
  as the Interstate 80 summit on Sunday morning. Bordeaux will 
  likely be the first to experience these strong winds around 
  sunrise on Sunday. Winds will remain strong through Sunday 
  evening. 

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles. Strong cross winds will 
  create a risk for vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$
393 
WWUS75 KCYS 090315
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
915 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...ANOTHER MORE WIDESPREAD HIGH WIND EPISODE EXPECTED ON SUNDAY...

WYZ101-106-107-110-115>119-091115-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0015.170409T1200Z-170410T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0022.170409T1200Z-170410T0600Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-North Snowy Range Foothills-Laramie Valley-
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, 
Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Arlington, Elk Mountain, Bosler, 
Laramie, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
Horse Creek, Cheyenne, and Pine Bluffs
915 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
SUNDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM Sunday to midnight MDT
Sunday night. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Winds will continue to diminish this evening before 
  increasing again by early Sunday morning. The next round of 
  high winds is expected to persist through Sunday evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 
  MPH, strongest west of downtown Laramie. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles. Strong cross winds will 
  create a risk for vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ102-108-091115-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0016.170409T2100Z-170410T0600Z/
Dawes-Box Butte-Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball-Cheyenne-
North Sioux-South Sioux-Niobrara County-Goshen County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, 
Redington, Kimball, Brownson, Sidney, Harrison, Agate, Lusk, 
Redbird, and Torrington
915 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday
evening. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop during the afternoon and
  continue through the early evening before diminishing.

* WINDS...West-Northwest at speeds of 30 to 35 with gusts of 55 to
  60 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to travel especially those traveling on north-
  south oriented highways. Those traveling with lightweight high-
  profiled vehicles will be at risk for blow-overs. 

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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Cheyenne, WY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind watch went out at Apr 7, 9:26 PM MDT, 6 hours 32 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 7, 9:26 PM MDT, 6 hours 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
926 PM MDT Fri Apr 7 2017

.UPDATE...
Issued at 914 PM MDT Fri Apr 7 2017

We have decided to leave the high wind warning for Arlington and
the Laramie in tact during the next 18hrs. Latest low level water
vapor imagery is showing some shortwave energy moving northeast
out of Utah with pretty good mountain wave activity in its wake.
The models are also hinting at a 50-55kt of 700mb jet energy
moving through southern Wyoming late tonight into tomorrow
morning. Otherwise, it looks like a fairly quiet night. Latest
HRRR is showing a decent shot of some convection developing in in
Carbon County late tomorrow afternoon into tomorrow evening. Not
much cape is associated with this convection, but there is a lot
of strong winds aloft which may cause some showers and isolated
thunderstorms with some strong winds.

UPDATE Issued at 700 PM MDT Fri Apr 7 2017

We did lower wind speeds a bit tonight except in the wind prone
area of Arlington where the high wind warning remains in effect.
The models are showing the local height gradients weakening
with the thicker cloud cover continuing to stream across the area.
This may limit the potential to reach high wind criteria. We will
leave the warning in effect for now, and see how the trends go

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Sunday)
Issued at 212 PM MDT Fri Apr 7 2017

Tonight...Southwest flow aloft strengthens as a weak cold front also
passes west to east across our counties. Although 700 height
differences from Craig to Casper are not all that impressive this
evening, the models prog 50 knots of wind at 700 mb and with current
gusts of 40 to 50 mph in the Arlington area, would not be surprised
at all to see some gusts exceed 60 mph tonight, thus have upgraded
the Arlington zone to a high wind warning starting at 6 pm. Quite
mild overnight with nearly all low temperatures in the 40s due to
decent mixing.

Saturday...Strong southwest flow aloft continues and with progged
low and mid level winds, felt confident enough to upgrade to a high
wind warning for the Laramie Valley and Laramie. Continued mild
temperatures, especially east of Interstate 25 with downslope
warming despite cloud cover. Enough low and mid level moisture to
aid in the production of scattered afternoon showers west of a
Douglas to Laramie line.

Saturday night...Next powerful negatively tilted shortwave trough
aloft moves into western Wyoming with a strong cold front entering
our western counties after midnight. Shower chances will continue
west of a Douglas to Laramie line along the cold front and
baroclinic band, otherwise dry. Not as mild as Friday night.

Sunday...Powerhouse closed low aloft moves to northeast Wyoming in
the afternoon with strong cold air advection across our counties.
Based on the strength of the low and mid level gradients, some
locations across southeast Wyoming will likely be near or exceed
high wind criteria, though felt it would be most prudent to hold off
on high wind watches with the expected high winds at Arlington and
Laramie tonight and Saturday. Considerably cooler with strong cold
advection in the wake of the cold front. Wraparound showers most
common north of a Laramie to Chadron line closer to the deeper
moisture associated with the closed low aloft.

.LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Friday)
Issued at 212 PM MDT Fri Apr 7 2017

We will keep chance PoPs for scattered snow and rain showers going
across the northern zones and out west in the mountains Sunday
night into Monday, then we maintain a dry period Tuesday through
Thursday as GFS and ECMWF keep most shortwave energy to our north.
We will bring in some small PoPs towards late next week as the
upper flow goes southwesterly and we see the potential for
increased shortwave activity ejecting northeast from a larger
trough moving onshore in California.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Saturday evening)
Issued at 542 PM MDT Fri Apr 7 2017

VFR conditions are expected across the area tonight and tomorrow,
with gusty winds continuing to be the main issue. Winds will begin
to drop off over the next 1-2 hours for sites east of the Laramie
Range. KRWL and KLAR will continue to have gusts around 30kts
overnight. Tomorrow afternoon, gusts ranging from 25 to 35 kts are
expected, across all sites. High to mid level clouds will
continue to hang over southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska
tonight and tomorrow.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 212 PM MDT Fri Apr 7 2017

Red flag warning continues until early this evening along and
east of Interstate 25 for gusty winds and low humidities. Slightly
higher humidities the next several days will limit fire weather
concerns.

&&

.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...High Wind Warning from 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Saturday for WYZ115.

     High Wind Warning until 6 PM MDT Saturday for WYZ110.

NE...None.
&&

UPDATE...REC
SHORT TERM...RUBIN
LONG TERM...JG
AVIATION...KC
FIRE WEATHER...RUBIN
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 7, 11:42 AM MDT, 16 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1142 AM MDT Fri Apr 7 2017

WYZ101>119-081245-
Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County-
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Goshen County-Central Carbon County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Southwest Carbon County-
Sierra Madre Range-Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-
Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
1142 AM MDT Fri Apr 7 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

A high wind warning is in effect for Arlington tonight and Saturday.
Expect west to southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

A high wind warning is in effect for the Laramie Valley from 6 am to
6 pm on Saturday. Winds will be west to southwest 35 to 45 mph with
gusts to 60 mph.

A Pacific storm system will move into the area for the weekend,
bringing very windy conditions and a chance of snow north of
Interstate 80. Hazardous travel will be possible Sunday night as
colder air moves into the area, mainly across east central
Wyoming.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be required at this time.

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-081245-
Dawes-Box Butte-Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball-Cheyenne-
North Sioux-South Sioux-
1142 AM MDT Fri Apr 7 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of western
Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

Very windy conditions are expected on Sunday across western
Nebraska with gusts over 50 MPH. In addition, there will be a
chance of accumulating snowfall Sunday night mainly across the
northern panhandle.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be required at this time.

RUBIN

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 8, 1:08 AM MDT, 2 hours 50 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
108 AM MDT SAT APR 08 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1258 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 3 NW ELK MOUNTAIN       41.72N 106.45W
04/08/2017  M59.00 MPH       CARBON             WY   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

1258 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 7 NW ELK MOUNTAIN       41.76N 106.51W
04/08/2017  M61.00 MPH       CARBON             WY   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            WYDOT SENSOR AT HALLECK RIDGE. SUSTAINED WINDS BETWEEN 45
            TO 50 MPH.

&&

TTRUDEL
Local storm report, Apr 8, 2:54 AM MDT, 1 hour 4 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
254 AM MDT SAT APR 08 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0135 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 3 NW ELK MOUNTAIN       41.72N 106.45W
04/08/2017  M67.00 MPH       CARBON             WY   AWOS

0226 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST ARLINGTON               41.59N 106.21W
04/08/2017  M58.00 MPH       CARBON             WY   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            WYDOT SENSOR AT ALRINGTON. SUSTAINED WINDS BETWEEK 30 TO
            40 MPH.

&&

TTRUDEL

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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.