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High Wind Warning 32, NWS Riverton, WY

November 28, 20175 counties in Wyoming

NWS Riverton, WY issued this high wind warning at Nov 28, 2017, 12:26 PM MST for 5 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Nov 28, 2017, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 16 hr. 3 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
Nov 28, 2017, 12:26 PM MST (19:26 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 28, 2017, 11:00 PM MST
Expired
Nov 29, 2017, 3:20 PM MST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Riverton, WY

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

The radar

The Riverton/Lander radar (KRIW), 13 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:29 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
Nov 29, 1:17 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 586 Wsw Bar Nunn, WYCASPER AIRPORT.
Nov 29, 1:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 752 Sse Casper, WYWY47, CASPER OUTER DRIVE.
Nov 29, 4:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMG8 Sse Casper, WYPOWER OUTAGE TO AT LEAST 40 CUSTOMERS ON CASPER MOUNTAIN.

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, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 13 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 2017-11-28Temperature 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 2017-11-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 149 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
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No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
973 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
149 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
121 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

434 
WWUS75 KRIW 281926
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1226 PM MST Tue Nov 28 2017

...Very Strong Winds Across Parts of Central Wyoming Late Tonight
into Wednesday...

.An approaching storm system will combine with very strong
southwest wind aloft to produce areas of high winds across Central
Wyoming later this evening into Wednesday morning.

WYZ019-291200-
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0032.171129T0600Z-171129T1900Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Including the city of Jeffrey City
1226 PM MST Tue Nov 28 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
MST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to noon MST
Wednesday. 

* TIMING...Southwest winds will increase rapidly this evening with
  high winds expected by midnight, continuing through Wednesday
  morning.

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travellers between Beaver Rim and Jeffrey City to
  Alcova and Pathfinder should expect strong and erratic wind 
  gusts later this evening through Wednesday morning. Highways 
  impacted include 789 around Beaver Rim, 287 and 789 between 
  Sweetwater Station and Muddy Gap and also between Muddy Gap and 
  the Alcova, Pathfinder area. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ002-291200-
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0032.171129T0700Z-171129T1500Z/
Absaroka Mountains-
1226 PM MST Tue Nov 28 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 8 AM MST
Wednesday. 

* TIMING...West wind will increase rapidly this evening with the
  potential for high winds after midnight through about 8 am
  Wednesday. 

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts 65 to 80 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travellers along the Chief Joseph highway and others
  in the foothills of the Absaroka mountains should be alert for
  very strong west wind overnight.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ003-291200-
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0032.171129T0700Z-171129T1500Z/
Cody Foothills-
Including the cities of Cody and Meeteetse
1226 PM MST Tue Nov 28 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 8 AM MST
Wednesday. 

* TIMING...West wind will increase rapidly this evening with the
  potential for high winds after midnight through about 8 am
  Wednesday. The highest potential for the 60 mph plus winds will
  be around Clark and near the mouth of any canyons. 

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph. Locally
  higher winds are quite possible close to the mountains.

* IMPACTS...Travellers on highway 120 from south of Cody north to
  Clark should be prepared for sudden and sharp crosswind later
  this evening through about 8 am Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
405 
WWUS75 KRIW 290514
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1014 PM MST Tue Nov 28 2017

...Very Strong Winds Across Parts of Central Wyoming Wednesday...

.An approaching storm system will combine with very strong
southwest wind aloft to produce areas of high winds across
Central Wyoming this morning into the afternoon.

WYZ019-291900-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0032.171129T0600Z-171129T1900Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Including the city of Jeffrey City
1014 PM MST Tue Nov 28 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Southwest winds will increase rapidly this evening with
  high winds expected by midnight, continuing through Wednesday
  afternoon.
  

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travellers between Beaver Rim and Jeffrey City to
  Alcova and Pathfinder should expect strong and erratic wind
  gusts through Wednesday afternoon. Highways impacted include 
  789 around Beaver Rim, 287 and 789 between Sweetwater Station 
  and Muddy Gap and also between Muddy Gap and the Alcova, 
  Pathfinder area. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ002-291500-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0032.171129T0700Z-171129T1500Z/
Absaroka Mountains-
1014 PM MST Tue Nov 28 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT TO 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...West wind will increase rapidly this evening with the
  potential for high winds through about 8 am Wednesday. 

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts 65 to 80 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travellers along the Chief Joseph highway and others 
  in the foothills of the Absaroka mountains should be alert for 
  very strong west wind overnight. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ003-291500-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0032.171129T0700Z-171129T1500Z/
Cody Foothills-
Including the cities of Cody and Meeteetse
1014 PM MST Tue Nov 28 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT TO 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...High west winds through about 8 am Wednesday. The 
  highest potential for the 60 mph plus winds will be around Clark
  and near the mouth of any canyons. 

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph. 
  Locally higher winds are quite possible close to the 
  mountains. 

* IMPACTS...Travellers on highway 120 from south of Cody north to
  Clark should be prepared for sudden and sharp crosswind through
  about 8 am Wednesday. 

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.

&&

$$
955 
WWUS75 KRIW 290724
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1224 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...Very Strong Winds Across Parts of Central Wyoming This
Morning...

.A storm system will combine with very strong southwest wind 
aloft to produce areas of high winds across Central Wyoming this 
morning.

WYZ020-291900-
/O.EXA.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1900Z/
Natrona County Lower Elevations-
Including the city of Casper
1224 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until noon MST today. 

* TIMING...Strong southwest wind will continue across the south
  side of Casper, while lighter winds across much of Natrona
  County early this morning are expected to increase significantly
  by around sunrise. Peak winds are expected to occur between 3 AM
  and 9 AM, but remain windy for much of the day. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 mph. However
  the south side of Casper will see southwest wind around 40 mph
  at times with a few gusts to 70 mph. At 1211 AM, A WYDOT sensor
  along Outer Drive measured a gust of 67 mph.

* IMPACTS...As of midnight, Wyoming 258 which is also known as
  Outer Drive in Casper was closed to light, high profile vehicles
  due to the extreme blow over risk.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ019-291900-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1900Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Including the city of Jeffrey City
1224 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* TIMING...Strong Southwest wind will continue through this
  morning, before gradually decreasing this afternoon.

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travellers between Beaver Rim and Jeffrey City to 
  Alcova and Pathfinder should expect strong and erratic wind 
  gusts through Wednesday afternoon. Highways impacted include 
  789 around Beaver Rim, 287 and 789 between Sweetwater Station 
  and Muddy Gap and also between Muddy Gap and the Alcova, 
  Pathfinder area. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ002-291500-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1500Z/
Absaroka Mountains-
1224 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* TIMING...West wind are still expected to increase rapidly early
  this morning with the potential for high winds through about 8
  am Wednesday. 

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts 65 to 80 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travellers along the Chief Joseph highway and others
  in the foothills of the Absaroka mountains should be alert for
  very strong west wind early this morning. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ003-291500-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1500Z/
Cody Foothills-
Including the cities of Cody and Meeteetse
1224 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* TIMING...High west winds through about 8 am this morning. The 
  highest potential for the 60 mph plus winds will be around Clark
  and near the mouth of any canyons. 

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph. 
  Locally higher winds are quite possible close to the 
  mountains. 

* IMPACTS...Travellers on highway 120 from south of Cody north to
  Clark should be prepared for sudden and sharp crosswind through
  about 8 am this morning. 

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.

&&

$$

TEAM RIVERTON/21
969 
WWUS75 KRIW 290851
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
151 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...Very Strong Winds Across Parts of Central Wyoming This
Morning...

.A storm system will combine with very strong southwest wind
aloft to produce areas of high winds across Central Wyoming this
morning.

WYZ019-291700-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1900Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Including the city of Jeffrey City
151 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* TIMING...Strong Southwest wind will continue through this 
  morning, before gradually decreasing this afternoon. 

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travellers between Beaver Rim and Jeffrey City to 
  Alcova and Pathfinder should expect strong and erratic wind 
  gusts through Wednesday afternoon. Highways impacted include 
  789 around Beaver Rim, 287 and 789 between Sweetwater Station 
  and Muddy Gap and also between Muddy Gap and the Alcova, 
  Pathfinder area. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ002-291500-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1500Z/
Absaroka Mountains-
151 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* TIMING...West wind are still expected to increase rapidly 
  early this morning with the potential for high winds through 
  about 8 am Wednesday. 

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts 65 to 80 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travellers along the Chief Joseph highway and others 
  in the foothills of the Absaroka mountains should be alert for 
  very strong west wind early this morning. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ003-291500-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1500Z/
Cody Foothills-
Including the cities of Cody and Meeteetse
151 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* TIMING...High west winds through about 8 am this morning. The 
  highest potential for the 60 mph plus winds will be around 
  Clark and near the mouth of any canyons. 

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph. 
  Locally higher winds are quite possible close to the 
  mountains.

* OBSERVED WINDS SO FAR...A wind gust of 64 mph was observed on
  the west of Clark at 1240 AM.

* IMPACTS...Travellers on highway 120 from south of Cody north 
  to Clark should be prepared for sudden and sharp crosswind 
  through about 8 am this morning. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ020-291700-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1900Z/
Natrona County Lower Elevations-
Including the city of Casper
151 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* TIMING...Strong to damaging southwest wind will continue across
  Natrona County this morning. The strongest winds are expected to
  occur through sunrise, but remain strong through the mornign
  hours.

* OBSERVED WINDS SO FAR...A 75 mph wind gust was obsered along
  Outer Driver on the south side of Casper at 105 AM. 
 
* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts around 60 mph will be
  common. However the south side of Casper will see southwest wind
  around 50 mph with gusts to 75 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. These winds may cause loss
  of vehicle control or a blow over to high profile vehicles
  traveling empty or with a light load. Drivers of such vehicles
  are advised to delay travel. As of 1 AM, Wyoming 258 on the 
  south side of Casper was closed to light, high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Power outages could occur, as well as a few
  trees being toppled due to the strong wind. 

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.

&&

$$
047 
WWUS75 KRIW 291220
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
520 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...Very Strong Winds Across Parts of Northern and Central Wyoming
This Morning...

.A tight pressure gradient, strong winds aloft and favorable
atmospheric conditions will continue to result in high to 
possibly damaging wind across portions of northern and central
Wyoming this morning.

WYZ019-291900-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1900Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Including the city of Jeffrey City
520 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* TIMING...Strong Southwest wind will continue through this 
  morning, before gradually decreasing this afternoon. 

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts between 60 and 75 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travellers between Beaver Rim and Jeffrey City to
  Alcova and Pathfinder should expect strong and erratic wind
  gusts through the morning. Highways impacted include 789 around
  Beaver Rim, 287 and 789 between Sweetwater Station and Muddy 
  Gap and also between Muddy Gap and the Alcova, Pathfinder area. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ002-291500-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1500Z/
Absaroka Mountains-
520 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* TIMING...Strong to high winds will continue through about 8 AM,
  but remain windy throughout the day. 

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts 65 to 80 mph.

* OBSERVED WINDS...A wind gust of 75 mph was observed at 320 AM 
  along Chief Joseph Highway at Dead Indian Pass.

* IMPACTS...Travellers along the Chief Joseph highway and others 
  in the foothills of the Absaroka mountains should be alert for 
  very strong west wind early this morning. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ003-291500-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1500Z/
Cody Foothills-
Including the cities of Cody and Meeteetse
520 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* TIMING...High westerly wind through about 8 am this morning. 
  The highest potential for the 60 mph plus winds will be around 
  Clark and near the mouth of any canyons. 

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph. Locally
  higher winds are quite possible close to the mountains and in
  the Clark area. 

* OBSERVED WINDS...A wind gust of 72 mph was observed on the west
  of Clark at 209 AM. 

* IMPACTS...Travellers on highway 120 from south of Cody north to
  Clark should be prepared for sudden and sharp crosswind.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ020-291900-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1900Z/
Natrona County Lower Elevations-
Including the city of Casper
520 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* TIMING...Strong to damaging southwest wind will continue across
  Natrona County this morning.  

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts around 60 mph will 
  be common. However the south side of Casper will see southwest 
  wind around 50 mph with gusts to 75 mph.

* OBSERVED WINDS...A 76 mph wind gust was observed along Outer
  Drive on the south side of Casper at 455 AM. The Casper Airport
  measured a wind gust of 58 mph at 117 AM. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. These winds may cause loss
  of vehicle control or a blow over to high profile vehicles
  traveling empty or with a light load. Drivers of such vehicles
  are advised to delay travel. As of 5 AM, Wyoming 258 on the
  south side of Casper was closed to light, high profile vehicles. 

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Power outages could occur, as well as a 
  few trees being toppled due to the strong wind. 

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.

&&

$$

TEAM RIVERTON/21
936 
WWUS75 KRIW 291443
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
743 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...Very Strong Winds Across Parts of Central Wyoming This 
Morning...

.A tight pressure gradient, strong winds aloft and favorable
atmospheric conditions will continue to result in high to
possibly damaging wind across portions of Central Wyoming this 
morning.

WYZ002-291545-
/O.EXP.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1500Z/
Absaroka Mountains-
743 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...

Very strong winds will continue this morning but the threat of
high winds in excess of 75 mph has diminished. Therefore, the high
wind warning for the Absaroka mountains will be allowed to expire
at 8 am. Winds gusted 75 to 80 mph overnight around the Chief
Joseph Highway and other high elevations in the Absarokas.

$$

WYZ003-291545-
/O.EXP.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1500Z/
Cody Foothills-
Including the cities of Cody and Meeteetse
743 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...

A cold front moving into the area will diminish the threat of high
winds across the area. Therefore, the high wind warning for the
area will be allowed to expire at 8 am. Overnight, the west side Clark
gusted to 72 mph at 209 am.

$$

WYZ019-291900-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1900Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Including the city of Jeffrey City
743 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* TIMING...Strong Southwest wind will continue through this 
  morning, before gradually decreasing this afternoon. 

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts between 60 and 75 mph.
  A sensor near Muddy Gap gusted to 82 mph at 650 am.

* IMPACTS...Travellers between Beaver Rim and Jeffrey City to 
  Alcova and Pathfinder should expect strong and erratic wind 
  gusts through the morning. Highways impacted include 789 
  around Beaver Rim, 287 and 789 between Sweetwater Station and 
  Muddy Gap and also between Muddy Gap and the Alcova, 
  Pathfinder area. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ020-291900-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1900Z/
Natrona County Lower Elevations-
Including the city of Casper
743 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* TIMING...Strong to damaging southwest wind will continue 
  across Natrona County this morning. 

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts around 60 mph will 
  be common. However the south side of Casper will see southwest 
  wind around 50 mph with gusts to 75 mph. 

* OBSERVED WINDS...A 76 mph wind gust was observed along Outer 
  Drive on the south side of Casper at 455 AM. The Casper 
  Airport measured a wind gust of 58 mph at 117 AM. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. These winds may cause loss 
  of vehicle control or a blow over to high profile vehicles 
  traveling empty or with a light load. Drivers of such vehicles 
  are advised to delay travel. As of 5 AM, Wyoming 258 on the 
  south side of Casper was closed to light, high profile 
  vehicles. 

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Power outages could occur, as well as a 
  few trees being toppled due to the strong wind. 

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.

&&

$$
672 
WWUS75 KRIW 291846
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1146 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...Very Strong Winds Have Redeveloped over the Cody Foothills...
...Another Round of High Winds for the Cody Foothills Thursday
Night...

.High winds have redeveloped behind a strong cold front and will
likely continue until around sunset before decreasing. Another
round of high winds may return Thursday night ahead of a new storm
system that will move through on Friday.

WYZ019-292000-
/O.EXP.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1900Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Including the city of Jeffrey City
1146 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MST TODAY...

Widespread high winds are no longer expected and thus the high
wind warning for the will be allowed to expire at noon. The
strongest wind reported during the evening was 89 mph at a fire
weather sensor near Muddy Gap at 950 am this morning. Strong west
to northwest winds will continue for a couple more hours before
shifting more northwest and decreasing.

$$

WYZ020-292000-
/O.EXP.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171129T1900Z/
Natrona County Lower Elevations-
Including the city of Casper
1146 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MST TODAY...

The high wind warning for the area will be allowed to expire at
noon. Winds will continue quite strong into the afternoon but
high winds in excess of 60 mph are no longer expected. The peak
wind for the entire warning was 76 mph on Outer Drive on the south
side of Casper around 5 am this morning.

$$

WYZ003-300015-
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0027.171201T0300Z-171201T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171130T0000Z/
Cody Foothills-
Including the cities of Cody and Meeteetse
1146 AM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 5 PM MST this afternoon. A High
Wind Watch has also been issued. This High Wind Watch is in
effect from Thursday evening through Friday morning. 

* TIMING...Very strong west winds have returned to the area and
  will continue through this afternoon. Another round of high
  winds may return to the area Thursday night.

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. These winds may cause loss
  of vehicle control or a blow over to high profile vehicles
  traveling empty or with a light load. Drivers of such vehicles
  are advised to delay travel. 

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.

&&

$$
674 
WWUS75 KRIW 292220
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
320 PM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...Very Strong Winds Have Redeveloped over the Cody Foothills...
...Another Round of High Winds for the Cody Foothills Thursday
Night...

.High winds have redeveloped behind a strong cold front and will
likely continue until around sunset before decreasing. Another
round of high winds may return Thursday night ahead of a new
storm system that will move through on Friday.

WYZ003-301100-
/O.CAN.KRIW.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-171130T0000Z/
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0027.171201T0300Z-171201T1500Z/
Cody Foothills-
Including the cities of Cody and Meeteetse
320 PM MST Wed Nov 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* TIMING...Another round of very strong winds may return Thursday
  night. The threat of more high winds today has diminished.

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph possible.
  The strongest winds will likely be near and south of Clark.

* IMPACTS...Travellers should be prepared for another potential
  round of very strong west winds Thursday night, especially along
  highway 120 between Cody and Clark.

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 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 Nov 28, 10:58 AM MST, 1 hour 28 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 28, 10:58 AM MST, 1 hour 28 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1058 AM MST Tue Nov 28 2017

.SHORT TERM...Today through Thursday Night
Issued at 149 AM MST Tue Nov 28 2017

A transitional ridge will move over WY Tuesday. This will not allow
temps to rise as it has in the last few days but will be dryer
weather with light winds for most of the day. Late Tuesday night to
Wednesday morning the next system will move into Western WY.  The
upper trough has filled a bit from previous runs and precip will
mainly occur in the western mountains and valleys.  700mb temps in
the western areas start at -7 with this system and drop to -11 during
the day so expect snow from start to finish.  Still, this system is
another quick mover so accumulations will be low, 3 to 5 inches in
the mountains and less than an inch in the valleys.

Another impact of the system Wednesday will be gusty winds in the
Wind Corridor and Johnson County.  GFS/NAM H7 heights show
significant tightening across the state. The area from Rock Springs
to Casper will be quite gusty with some southwesterly gusts near 50
mph from the Green Mountains to Casper until mid afternoon.
Wednesday evening post frontal winds in Johnson County will get some
good funneling and see isolated areas of northwest wind gusting to
45 mph. Currently keeping both of these wind areas below high wind
warning criteria.

Thursday's transitional ridge will be very weak, almost to the mount
of being nonexistent.  Despite this, weather looks to be dry with
light winds for most of the day.  Winds in the Absaroka, Wind River
Mountains, and Wind Corridor will increase Thursday night with the
approach of Friday's system.

.LONG TERM...Friday through Tuesday
Issued at 149 AM MST Tue Nov 28 2017

Zonal flow or flat ridging is expected Thursday and Friday. Could
squeeze out some light snow over the far west/northwest Thursday
night/Friday. Otherwise dry conditions and slightly above average
temperatures in the 5 to 10 degree range are expected.

Global models continue to struggle with the evolution of a trough
impacting the western U.S. this weekend into early next week with
large spreads in ensemble members as well as run to run consistency
with both timing and placement of significant features. The trend
tonight except for the operational 00Z GFS, and a few of its
ensemble members is for a slightly more progressive trough late this
weekend into early next week. Will continue to broad brush PoPs
Sunday and Monday, but have generally increased PoPs as confidence
of precipitation is increasing although timing remains elusive.
Based on the ECMWF and Canadian timing, snow levels will initially
begin quite high for early December Saturday night, but lower to
valley floors Sunday/Sunday evening as the main cold front shifts
south and east across the forecast area. Once again the 00Z GFS is
much slower and not as cold with the cold front early next week.

&&

.AVIATION...For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday afternoon
Issued at 1043 AM MST Tue Nov 28 2017

Mainly SKC conditions across the airspace, except KRIW, where LIFR
FG continues. This fog looks like it is starting to lift, so the
current forecast should hold through 19Z. Otherwise, the forecast
for most terminal sites will be the increasing surface wind
tonight after 06Z, along with strong LLWS. Increased wind at
KCOD, KCPR and KJAC from the previous forecast and thus, removed
mention for LLWS. However, strong winds will be just below
criteria in these areas between 010-030. The winds are expected to
last through at least 18Z Wed, as a cold front rapidly passes
through northern and central WY.

Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued AT 149 AM MST Tue Nov 28 2017

Fuels remain at critical levels across over portions of Fremont,
Johnson and Natrona Counties.

Dry conditions with cooler temperatures and light winds for most of
the day. Tonight, winds will become gusty from Eastern Sweetwater
through Natrona Counties. Wednesday morning will see our next
weather system. Snowfall will focus in the Western Mountains and
Valleys with low accumulations of 3 to 5 inches in the mountains and
less than an inch in the valleys. Winds will be stronger from the
Green Mountains to Natrona County from Wednesday morning through mid
afternoon, some areas seeing close to 50 mph. Johnson County will
pick up in the late afternoon to late evening Wednesday reaching
gusts of 45 mph.

&&

.RIW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NONE.
&&

SHORT TERM...Hulme
LONG TERM...Murrell
AVIATION...LaVoie
FIRE WEATHER...Hulme
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 28, 12:15 PM MST, 11 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1215 PM MST Tue Nov 28 2017

WYZ001>020-022>030-291200-
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-
1215 PM MST Tue Nov 28 2017

...High Wind Warning for the Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range
late this evening through Noon Wednesday...
...High Wind Warning for the Absarokas and Cody Foothills from
Midnight through 8 am Wednesday...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central
Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Windy to very windy conditions are expected to develop tonight in
the Absaroka and Wind River Mountains as well as the Wind
Corridor from Eastern Sweetwater County through Johnson County and
Cody Foothills. High wind warnings cover parts of this area.

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

Wednesday...Another bout of snow for the western and northern
mountains with windy to very windy areas. High winds through the
morning for the Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range.

Sunday and Monday...A storm system and cold front will slide
across the area with sharply colder temperatures, and a chance of
snowfall.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report any wind gusts over 50 mph
tonight through Wednesday.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Nov 28, 10:17 AM MST, 2 hours 9 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1017 AM MST Tue Nov 28 2017

WYZ017-018-281930-
Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Including the cities of Riverton, Shoshoni, and Lander
1017 AM MST Tue Nov 28 2017

...Areas of Dense Fog will Continue the Remainder of the Morning...

Areas of dense freezing fog will will across the Wind River Basin
this morning before finally lifting and dissipating early this
afternoon. Visibility will be reduced to under a quarter mile at
times. The majority of the fog is between Pavillion and Shoshoni
south to Riverton and Hudson. This fog could also deposit
additional ice on exposed surfaces. Motorists are urged to slow
down, use low beams when fog is encountered, and be aware some
black ice could be present on untreated roadways.

Team Riverton

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.