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High Wind Warning 25, NWS Riverton, WY

October 31, 20176 counties in Wyoming

NWS Riverton, WY issued this high wind warning at Oct 31, 2017, 8:46 AM MDT for 6 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Oct 31, 2017, 6:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 25 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
Oct 31, 2017, 8:46 AM MDT (14:46 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 31, 2017, 6:00 PM MDT
Expired
Nov 1, 2017, 6:36 PM MDT
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Riverton, WY

Counties Fremont County, WY, Hot Springs County, WY, Natrona County, WY, Park County, WY, Sublette County, WY, Sweetwater County, WY

The radar

The Riverton/Lander radar (KRIW), 19 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:51 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 12:00Z, 2.8 hours before the alert went out and 25 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 2017-10-31Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2017-10-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 92 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1454 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
92 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
198 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

485 
WWUS75 KRIW 311446
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
846 AM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

...STRONG WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS POSSIBLE TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

.Ahead of the next winter weather system due to arrive across
northern Wyoming Wednesday, strong winds will develop. Winds will
first increase across the northern mountains and foothills of 
Wyoming tonight...moving south and over portions of the central 
and southern mountains, basins, and foothills during the day 
Wednesday. Winds should decrease from north to south with the 
passage of a cold front Wednesday morning through the afternoon
and evening.

WYZ002-003-312215-
/O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0019.171101T0000Z-171101T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0025.171101T0000Z-171101T1200Z/
Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
Including the cities of Cody and Meeteetse
846 AM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT
Wednesday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening and become strong 
  later tonight ahead of an approaching cold front. Winds will 
  begin to decrease after sunrise Wednesday morning. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 55 mph with gusts 70 to 80 mph
  in the mountains. West to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts 55
  to 75 mph across the foothills. Light snow or flurries may begin
  to mix with the wind early Wednesday. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58
mph or stronger across the foothills...50 mph with gusts 75 mph 
or stronger in the mountains can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ015-312215-
/O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0019.171101T0600Z-171102T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0025.171101T0600Z-171102T0300Z/
Wind River Mountains East-
846 AM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 PM MDT
Wednesday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase later tonight and become strong
  before sunrise Wednesday ahead of an approaching cold front. 
  Winds will begin to decrease later Wednesday afternoon. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 55 mph with gusts 70 to 80 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles in addition to weakened or dead trees. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 50 mph...or gusts of 75
mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ007-016>020-030-312215-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0019.171101T1200Z-171102T0300Z/
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Upper Wind River Basin-
Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Dubois, Riverton, Shoshoni, Lander, 
Jeffrey City, Casper, and Wamsutter
846 AM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

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

* TIMING...Winds will begin to increase late tonight and 
  possibly become strong after sunrise Wednesday morning ahead 
  of an approaching cold front. Winds will begin to decrease by 
  Wednesday evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 55 mph with gusts 65 to 75 mph 
  in the mountains. West to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts 55 
  to 75 mph across the lower elevations of central and southern 
  Wyoming. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles in addition to weakened or dead trees. 

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 across the lower elevations...or 50 mph with
gusts 75 mph or stronger in the mountains...may occur. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
394 
WWUS75 KRIW 312052
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
252 PM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

...STRONG WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS POSSIBLE TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

.Ahead of the next winter weather system due to arrive across
northern Wyoming Wednesday, strong winds will develop. Winds will
first increase across the northern mountains and foothills of
Wyoming tonight...moving south and over portions of the central
and southern mountains, basins, and foothills during the day
Wednesday. Winds should decrease from north to south with the
passage of a cold front Wednesday morning through the afternoon
and evening.

WYZ007-017-312200-
/O.CAN.KRIW.HW.A.0019.171101T1200Z-171102T0300Z/
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Wind River Basin-
Including the cities of Riverton and Shoshoni
252 PM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has cancelled the High
Wind Watch. 

While winds will become quite gusty out of the west Wednesday,
they will remain below high wind criteria for the most part.
Therefore the High Wind Watch has been cancelled. 

$$

WYZ016-011000-
/O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0019.171101T1200Z-171102T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0025.171101T1200Z-171102T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin-
Including the city of Dubois
252 PM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Winds will begin to increase late tonight and 
  possibly become strong after sunrise Wednesday morning ahead 
  of an approaching cold front. Winds will begin to decrease by 
  Wednesday evening. 

* WINDS...West 20 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph across the 
  Upper Wind River Basin. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles in addition to weakened or dead trees. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58
mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ018-011000-
/O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0019.171101T1200Z-171102T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0025.171101T1200Z-171102T0300Z/
Lander Foothills-
Including the city of Lander
252 PM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Winds will begin to increase late tonight and 
  possibly become strong after sunrise Wednesday morning ahead 
  of an approaching cold front. Winds will begin to decrease by 
  Wednesday evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph across
  the lower elevations of central and southern Wyoming. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile
  lightweight vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58
mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ019-020-030-011000-
/O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0019.171101T1200Z-171102T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0025.171101T1200Z-171102T0300Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City, Casper, and Wamsutter
252 PM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Winds will begin to increase late tonight and 
  possibly become strong after sunrise Wednesday morning ahead 
  of an approaching cold front. Winds will begin to decrease by 
  Wednesday evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph 
  across the lower elevations of central and southern Wyoming. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles in addition to weakened or dead trees. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58
mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ002-003-011000-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.171101T0000Z-171101T1200Z/
Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
Including the cities of Cody and Meeteetse
252 PM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening and become strong 
  later tonight ahead of an approaching cold front. Winds will 
  begin to decrease after sunrise Wednesday morning. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 55 mph with gusts 70 to 80 mph 
  in the mountains. West to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts 55 
  to 75 mph across the foothills. Light snow or flurries may 
  begin to mix with the wind early Wednesday. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger across the foothills...50 mph with gusts
75 mph or stronger in the mountains can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ015-011000-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.171101T0600Z-171102T0300Z/
Wind River Mountains East-
252 PM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase later tonight and become strong 
  before sunrise Wednesday ahead of an approaching cold front. 
  Winds will begin to decrease later Wednesday afternoon. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 55 mph with gusts 70 to 80 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles in addition to weakened or dead trees. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 50 mph...or gusts of
75 mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$
588 
WWUS75 KRIW 010208
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
808 PM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

...STRONG WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

.Ahead of the next winter weather system due to arrive across
northern Wyoming Wednesday, strong winds will develop. Winds will
first increase across the northern mountains and foothills of
Wyoming tonight...moving south and over portions of the central
and southern mountains, basins, and foothills during the day
Wednesday. Winds should decrease from north to south with the
passage of a cold front Wednesday morning through the afternoon
and evening.

WYZ002-003-011000-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-171101T1200Z/
Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
Including the cities of Cody and Meeteetse
808 PM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds have increased this evening and will become 
  strong later tonight ahead of an approaching cold front. Winds 
  will begin to decrease after sunrise Wednesday morning. 

* WINDS...A peak wind gust of 80 mph has already been reported
  around 7 pm on Dead Indian Pass along the Chief Joseph Highway.
  A peak wind of 61 mph was reported on the west side of Cody at
  744 pm. West to southwest 35 to 55 mph with gusts 70 to 80 mph 
  in the mountains are expected to continue. West to southwest 20 
  to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 75 mph are expected across the 
  foothills. Light snow or flurries may begin to mix with the wind
  early Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger across the foothills...50 mph with gusts
75 mph or stronger in the mountains can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ015-011000-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.171101T0600Z-171102T0300Z/
Wind River Mountains East-
808 PM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase later tonight and become strong 
  before sunrise Wednesday ahead of an approaching cold front. 
  Winds will begin to decrease later Wednesday afternoon. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 55 mph with gusts 70 to 80 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles in addition to weakened or dead trees. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 50 mph...or gusts of
75 mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ016-011000-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.171101T1200Z-171102T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin-
Including the city of Dubois
808 PM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will begin to increase late tonight and 
  possibly become strong after sunrise Wednesday morning ahead 
  of an approaching cold front. Winds will begin to decrease by 
  Wednesday evening. 

* WINDS...So far, the wind has gusted to 44 mph at 7:30 pm at the
  Dubois Municipal Airport. West winds of 20 to 40 mph with gusts
  55 to 65 mph across the Upper Wind River Basin are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles in addition to weakened or dead trees. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ018-011000-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.171101T1200Z-171102T0300Z/
Lander Foothills-
Including the city of Lander
808 PM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will begin to increase late tonight and 
  possibly become strong after sunrise Wednesday morning ahead 
  of an approaching cold front. Winds will begin to decrease by 
  Wednesday evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph across 
  the lower elevations of central and southern Wyoming. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ019-020-030-011000-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.171101T1200Z-171102T0300Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City, Casper, and Wamsutter
808 PM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will begin to increase late tonight and will  
  become strong after sunrise Wednesday morning ahead of an 
  approaching cold front. Winds will begin to decrease by 
  Wednesday evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph
  across the lower elevations of central and southern Wyoming. A
  remote weather station in the Green Mountains near Muddy Gap has
  already been reporting wind gusts as high as 80 mph early this
  evening. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles in addition to weakened or dead trees. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$
474 
WWUS75 KRIW 010921
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
321 AM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

...STRONG WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS EXPECTED TODAY AND THIS EVENING...

.Ahead of the next winter weather system due to arrive across
northern Wyoming today, strong winds will develop. Winds have
decreased across the northern mountains and foothills of Wyoming 
and will move south over portions of the central and southern 
mountains, basins, and foothills during the day today. Winds 
should decrease from north to south with the passage of a cold 
front this morning through this afternoon and evening.

WYZ002-003-011030-
/O.CAN.KRIW.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-171101T1200Z/
Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
Including the cities of Cody and Meeteetse
321 AM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

Strong winds have diminished and moved south of the area. 
Therefore, the high wind warning for the Cody Foothills and 
adjacent Absaroka Mountains have been allowed to expire.

$$

WYZ015-012200-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-171102T0300Z/
Wind River Mountains East-
321 AM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will become strong before sunrise this morning
  ahead of an approaching cold front. Winds will begin to decrease
  later this afternoon. 

* WINDS...Currently, some areas are blowing from the west at 30 
  mph and gusting to 50 mph. West to southwest 35 to 55 mph with 
  gusts 70 to 80 mph are expected.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles in addition to weakened or dead trees. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 50 mph...or gusts of
75 mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ016-012200-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.171101T1200Z-171102T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin-
Including the city of Dubois
321 AM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will become strong after sunrise this morning
  ahead of an approaching cold front. Winds will begin to decrease
  by this evening. 

* WINDS...So far, the wind has gusted to 50 mph at 7:15 pm earlier
  this evening at the Dubois Municipal Airport. West winds of 20 
  to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph across the Upper Wind River 
  Basin are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles in addition to weakened or dead trees. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ018-012200-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.171101T1200Z-171102T0300Z/
Lander Foothills-
Including the city of Lander
321 AM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will begin to increase late tonight and 
  possibly become strong after sunrise Wednesday morning ahead 
  of an approaching cold front. Winds will begin to decrease by 
  Wednesday evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds will increase to 20 to 40 mph with gusts
  55 to 65 mph across the lower elevations of central and southern
  Wyoming. Most of these strong winds will occur above Lander and
  Fort Washakie including Red Canyon and Sinks Canyon.
 
* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ019-020-030-012200-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.171101T1200Z-171102T0300Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City, Casper, and Wamsutter
321 AM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will become strong after sunrise this morning
  ahead of an approaching cold front. Winds will begin to decrease
  by this evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph
  across the lower elevations of central and southern Wyoming. A
  remote weather station in the Green Mountains near Muddy Gap has
  already been reporting wind gusts as high as 84 mph early this
  evening. Outer Drive is currently blowing from the southwest at
  37 mph with gusts of 54 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles in addition to weakened or dead trees. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

TEAM RIVERTON
066 
WWUS75 KRIW 012111
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
311 PM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

...STRONG WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS EXPECTED TODAY AND THIS
EVENING...

.Ahead of the next winter weather system due to arrive across
northern Wyoming today, strong winds will develop. Winds have
decreased across the northern mountains and foothills of Wyoming
and will move south over portions of the central and southern
mountains, basins, and foothills during the day today. Winds
should decrease from north to south with the passage of a cold
front this morning through this afternoon and evening.

WYZ015-020300-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-171102T0300Z/
Wind River Mountains East-
311 PM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will become strong ahead of an approaching cold
  front. Winds will begin to decrease later this afternoon. 

* WINDS...Currently, some areas are blowing from the west at 30 
  mph and gusting to 50 mph. West to southwest 35 to 55 mph with 
  gusts 70 to 80 mph are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles in addition to weakened or dead trees. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 50 mph...or gusts of
75 mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ016-020300-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-171102T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin-
Including the city of Dubois
311 PM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will become strong ahead of an approaching cold
  front. Winds will begin to decrease by this evening. 

* WINDS...So far, the wind has gusted to 50 mph at 7:15 pm 
  earlier this evening at the Dubois Municipal Airport. West 
  winds of 20 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph across the Upper 
  Wind River Basin are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles in addition to weakened or dead trees. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ018-020300-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-171102T0300Z/
Lander Foothills-
Including the city of Lander
311 PM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will become strong ahead of an approaching cold 
  front. Winds will begin to decrease by Wednesday evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds will increase to 20 to 40 mph with 
  gusts 55 to 65 mph across the lower elevations of central and 
  southern Wyoming. Most of these strong winds will occur above 
  Lander and Fort Washakie including Red Canyon and Sinks 
  Canyon. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ019-020-030-020300-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-171102T0300Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City, Casper, and Wamsutter
311 PM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will become strong ahead of an approaching cold
  front. Winds will begin to decrease by this evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph 
  across the lower elevations of central and southern Wyoming. A 
  remote weather station in the Green Mountains near Muddy Gap 
  has already been reporting wind gusts as high as 84 mph early 
  this evening. Outer Drive is currently blowing from the 
  southwest at 37 mph with gusts of 54 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles in addition to weakened or dead trees. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$
271 
WWUS75 KRIW 012315
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
515 PM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

...STRONG WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS EXPECTED THIS EVENING...

WYZ018-020-020015-
/O.CAN.KRIW.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-171102T0300Z/
Lander Foothills-Natrona County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Lander and Casper
515 PM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

With the cold front moving into the area, the threat for high wind
has ended in these areas. 

$$

WYZ015-020300-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-171102T0300Z/
Wind River Mountains East-
515 PM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will stay quite strong into this evening.

* WINDS...Currently, some areas are blowing from the west at 30 
  mph and gusting to 50 mph. West to southwest 35 to 55 mph with 
  gusts 70 to 80 mph are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles in addition to weakened or dead trees. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 50 mph...or gusts of
75 mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ016-020300-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-171102T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin-
Including the city of Dubois
515 PM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong Winds will continue into the evening hours.

* WINDS...West winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph are 
  expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles in addition to weakened or dead trees. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ019-030-020300-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-171102T0300Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City and Wamsutter
515 PM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong Winds will continue into the evening hours.

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph
  across the lower elevations of central and southern Wyoming. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will pose a risk to high profile 
  lightweight vehicles in addition to weakened or dead trees. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger will occur and can lead to property damage.

&&

$$
676 
WWUS75 KRIW 020036
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
636 PM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

WYZ015-016-019-030-020145-
/O.CAN.KRIW.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-171102T0300Z/
Wind River Mountains East-Upper Wind River Basin-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Dubois, Jeffrey City, and Wamsutter
636 PM MDT Wed Nov 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

The threat for widespread high winds has ended across southern
Wyoming and parts of central Wyoming. A gusty west wind of 25 to 
35 mph will occur in some places this evening with gusts from 40 
to 50 mph at times. Wind speeds will gradually decrease toward 
midnight. Therefore, the high wind warning has been cancelled for 
these areas.

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Riverton, WY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Oct 31, 3:33 AM MDT, 5 hours 13 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 31, 3:33 AM MDT, 5 hours 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Riverton WY
333 AM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Thursday night) Issued at 259 AM MDT
Tue Oct 31 2017

Today will feature dry and milder weather along with some breezes
along the Southern Wind Corridor. Then we can look forward to a
tightening backing gradient tonight which will result in
increasing wind which will continue through Wednesday. We feel
more certain about the anticipated high wind along the Southern
Wind Corridor as well as in the Wind River Basin, Owl Creek Mtns,
and east Slope of the Wind River Mtns for Wednesday than for the
Cody Foothills and adjacent Absaroka Mtns for tonight, but it
would go against popular convention to have a watch out to address
an earlier event and a warning to address a later event, so will
keep the high wind hilites as all watches for now. As for the Cody
Foothills/Absarokas, tonights wind event looks marginal given the
uniform wind speed moving into and away from the east slope of
the Absarokas/Cody Foothills, lack of a critical layer, brief but
relatively weak mtn top inversion, and relatively unimpressive
700mb temp gradient between YNP and Clark. In addition, a slow
moving surface front will sag south across far Northern Wyoming
Wednesday, decreasing the sfc gradient somewhat along with snow
developing. As for the Southern Wind Corridor as well as portions
of Central Wyoming, a good high wind signature exists, featuring
6 height lines 30 decimeters apart at 700mb, an 11mb sfc pressure
gradient between GCC and RKS, and a right front quad of the jet
max ovhd pulling down the 60 knot winds at 700mb to the sfc. Mos
guidance is indicating 30 plus knot winds at CPR, RIW, and RKS for
Wednesday. The MAV guidance for RKS gives them 38 knots for
sustained winds at 21z Wednesday.

As for the snowfall asct with the front in Northern WY, the front
will sag slowly south Wednesday to the Owl Creek Mtns Wednesday
night. Snowfall will spread south with the front. Then this swath
of snowfall will intensify as isentropic lift flows northeast
across the slowly retreating front back toward the nne. With the
intensifying snowfall, low level upslope, and long duration of
snowfall (which will start out as rain in the lower elevations),
we have decided to issue a winter storm watch for the Absaroka/Big
Horn Mtns for Wednesday through Thursday and for Wednesday night
through Thursday across the Cody Foothills and northern Johnson
County. We are looking at the potential for upwards of 15 to 20
inches of snowfall by the end of Thursday for portions of the
Northern Mtns and up to 9 inches over portions of the Cody
Foothills and up to 7 inches over portions of the lower
elevations of Northern Johnson County near the foothills of the
east slope of the Big Horn Mtns.

.LONG TERM...(Friday through Tuesday) Issued at 259 AM MDT Tue
Oct 31 2017

Moist backing flow to start the period with general upglide
signature across the northwest Friday through Saturday where
significant precipitation is expected. Temps are rather warm so
the lower elevations will be mostly rain but the higher elevations
could see significant snow during this period, especially above
8000 to 9000 feet. Late in the weekend, a decent trough should
swing across the area with a strong front moving into the north
early Sunday and across the rest of the area from the afternoon
into the evening hours. Strong west to southwest wind will blow
ahead of this system much of Friday and Saturday across the wind
corridor and in most of the mountain and east slope foothill hill
areas ahead of the front Saturday night. A quick swath of rain
changing to snow will likely accompany the front east of the
divide. West winds could be quite strong (to high) across the I80
corridor with fropa (and pcpn period). Leaning more towards the
GFS in this pattern as it fits the bigger picture of the mean
trough over the intermountain west developing this weekend before
weakening early next week. Quite chilly behind our system Monday
with some lingering light snow in the mountains and maybe some
flurries lingering in the upslope areas east of the divide.
Shortwave ridging is expected on Tuesday for some recovery after a
cold start.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Wednesday morning)
Issued at 259 AM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

VFR conditions will prevail through the period. Windy weather will
be the main impact to the terminal sites today and tonight. LLWS
will be an issue in some locations.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued AT 259 AM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

Today will feature milder and drier weather with west southwesterly
breezes along the Southern Wind Corridor. High winds are possible
across the Cody Foothills and the Absaroka Mtns tonight with the
focus of the high wind potential shifting to Central and Southern
Wyoming Wednesday. There is the potential for heavy snowfall
accumulation's across Northern Wyoming Wednesday through Thursday
along and north of a cold frontal boundary.

&&

.RIW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Watch from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening
for WYZ007-016>020-030.

Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday evening through Thursday
afternoon for WYZ003-010.

High Wind Watch from late tonight through Wednesday evening for
WYZ015.

Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through Thursday
afternoon for WYZ002-008-009.

High Wind Watch from this evening through late tonight for
WYZ002-003.

&&

SHORT TERM...Lipson
LONG TERM...Skrbac
AVIATION...Ross
FIRE WEATHER...Lipson
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 31, 3:23 AM MDT, 5 hours 23 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
323 AM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

WYZ001>020-022>030-011200-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Big Horn Basin-Southwest Big Horn Basin-
Southeast Big Horn Basin-Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-
Bighorn Mountains West-Bighorn Mountains Southeast-
Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County-
Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-Jackson Hole-
Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
323 AM MDT Tue Oct 31 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL WYOMING ALONG AND EAST OF THE DIVIDE AND ALSO
FOR EASTERN SWEETWATER COUNTY...

...WINTER STORM WATCH FOR NORTHERN WYOMING WEDNESDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central
Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Becoming very windy tonight along the east slope of the Continental
Divide as well as along the adjacent foothills from Cody to Dubois
to Lander.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Wednesday through Thursday...Becoming very windy along the southern
wind corridor from Rock Springs to Casper as well as other
portions of Central Wyoming. Heavy snow possible in the northern
mountains Wednesday through Thursday and in the Cody Foothills and
Northern Johnson County Wednesday night and Thursday.

Friday through Saturday...Significant mountain snowfall possible
in the northwest mountains. Strong winds from Rock Springs to
Casper much of this period. Strong winds in the mountains and east
slope of most mountain ranges on Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report
wind speeds greater than 50 mph. Thank you.

TEAM RIVERTON

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 31, 2:27 AM MDTWinter Storm WatchRIWBig Horn, Fremont, Hot Springs, Johnson, Natrona, Park and 1 more25 hr
Oct 31, 3:00 PM MDTWinter Storm WarningRIWBig Horn, Fremont, Hot Springs, Johnson, Natrona, Park and 1 more46 hr

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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.