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High Wind Warning 17, NWS Cheyenne, WY

February 16, 20185 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Feb 16, 2018, 2:58 AM MST for 5 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Feb 16, 2018, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 44 hr. 60 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
Feb 16, 2018, 2:58 AM MST (09:58 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 16, 2018, 8:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 18, 2018, 3:50 PM MST
In force
44 hr
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 09:59 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
Feb 16, 8:05 PM MSTBLIZZARDArlington, WYVISIBILITY UNDER 1/4 MILE WITH WIND GUSTS TO 43 MPH. NEAR BLIZZARD VISIBILITY 755 PM TO 820PM.
Feb 16, 8:45 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 64W Rock River, WYROCK RIVER UPR SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 35 MPH. GUST TO 60 MPH AT 745PM AND GUST 58 MPH AT 715PM.
Feb 16, 8:50 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Arlington, WYSUSTAINED 42 MPH.
Feb 16, 8:50 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5915 Nne Centennial, WYWYDOT STROUSS HILL SITE.
Feb 16, 8:50 PM MSTBLIZZARD11 Se Arlington, WYSTROUSS HILL WYDOT SITE. BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH VISIBILITY AT OR BELOW 1/4 MILE 850 PM TO 955 PM. WIND GUSTS UP TO 67 MPH.
Feb 16, 8:51 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5915 Nne Centennial, WY
Feb 16, 8:55 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5914 Ne Centennial, WYWYDOT QUEALY DOME SITE. SUSTAINED 44 MPH.
Feb 16, 8:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Arlington, WY
Feb 16, 8:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5914 Ne Centennial, WY
Feb 16, 8:57 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 597 Ese Arlington, WYWYDOT COOPER COVE SITE. SUSTAINED 44 MPH.
Feb 16, 8:57 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 597 Ese Arlington, WY
Feb 16, 9:16 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5913 Wnw Laramie, WYWYDOT HERRICK LANE SITE. SUSTAINED 41 MPH.
Feb 16, 9:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6016 E Horse Creek, WYWYDOT WHITAKER SITE. SUSTAINED 49 MPH.
Feb 16, 9:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7212 Ene North Fork Campg, WYQUEALY DOME WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 55 MPH. GUSTS TO 68 MPH AT 9PM.
Feb 16, 9:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 778 S Chugwater, WYBEAR CREEK WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED AT 59 MPH. GUSTS 58 MPH AT 810PM.
Feb 16, 10:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 628 Ese Crystal Lake Camp, WYOTTO WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED AT 45 MPH.
Feb 16, 10:25 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6012 Nne Lake Hattie Rese, WYHERRICK LANE WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED AT 44 MPH.
Feb 16, 10:25 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6016 E Horse Creek, WY
Feb 16, 10:35 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Nnw Whitaker, WYWHITAKER WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED AT 45 MPH.
Feb 16, 10:50 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 613 Wsw Winchester Hills, WYWYO HILL WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED AT 46 MPH.
Feb 16, 11:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 651 Wnw Seminoe Dam, WY
Feb 16, 11:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 E Archer Exit, WYWYDOT SITE AT I-80 MILE MARKER 373. SUSTAINED AT 45 MPH.
Feb 17, 1:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Wnw Seminoe Dam, WY
Feb 17, 4:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5811 Se Arlington, WYSTROUSS HILL WYDOT SITE.
Feb 17, 4:40 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Arlington, WYARLINGTON WEST WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED AT 44 MPH.
Feb 17, 5:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Arlington, WYSUSTAINED WIND 46 MPH.
Feb 17, 9:30 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 40Arlington, WY
Feb 17, 9:30 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 425 Nw Arlington, WY
Feb 17, 9:30 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 44Elk Mountain, WY
Feb 17, 9:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5815 Nne Centennial, WYTHIS IS WYDOT SITE STROUSS HILL.
Feb 17, 9:44 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5611 Sse Garrett, WYTHIS IS RAWS SITE DODGE CREEK.
Feb 17, 9:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 567 Nw Elk Mountain, WYTHIS IS WYDOT SITE HALLECK RIDGE. SUSTAINED WIND 46 MPH.
Feb 17, 10:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Ese Arlington, WYTHIS IS WYOT SITE COOPER COVE. SUSTAINED WIND 43 MPH.
Feb 17, 10:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 65Arlington, WYSUSTAINED WIND 48 MPH.
Feb 17, 10:10 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Ese Elk Mountain, WYTHIS IS WYDOT SITE COUNTY ROAD 402. SUSTAINED WIND 42 MPH.
Feb 17, 10:10 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 65Arlington, WYSUSTAINED WIND 48 MPH.
Feb 17, 10:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 585 Nw Arlington, WYTHIS IS WYDOT SITE WAGONHOUND. SUSTAINED WIND 47 MH.
Feb 17, 10:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 573 Nw Arlington, WYTHISS IS WYDOT SITE FOOTE CREEK. SUSTAINED WIND 44 MPH.
Feb 17, 10:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 595 Nw Arlington, WYTHIS IS WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WIND 49 MPH.
Feb 17, 10:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 595 Nw Arlington, WYTHIS IS WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WIND 49 MPH.
Feb 17, 11:05 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 605 Nw Arlington, WYTHIS IS WYDOT SITE WAGONHOUND. SUSTAINED WIND 50 MPH.
Feb 17, 11:10 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Nw Elk Mountain, WYTHIS IS WYDOT SITE HALLECK RIDDGE. SUSTAINED WIND 49 MPH.
Feb 17, 11:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 662 W Buford, WYTHIS IS UPR203 BUFORW. SUSTAINED WIND 44 MPH.
Feb 17, 11:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 672 W Buford, WYTHIS IS WYDOT SITE LONE TREE. SUSTAINED WIND 48 MPH.
Feb 17, 11:44 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5711 Sse Garrett, WYTHIS IS RAWS SITE DODGE CREEK
Feb 17, 12:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Ese Buford, WYTHIS IS WYDOT SITE BUFORD EAST. SUSTAINED WIND 45 MPH.
Feb 17, 12:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 W Buford, WYTHIS IS WYDOT SITE LONE TREE. SUSTAINED WIND 44 MOH.
Feb 17, 12:30 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 Ese Buford, WYTHIS IS WYDOT SITE BUFORD EAST. SUSTAINED WIND 41 MPH.
Feb 17, 12:30 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 559 S Wheatland, WYTHIS IS WYDOT SITE BORDEAUX. SUSTAINED WIND 42 MPH.
Feb 17, 12:35 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Nw Elk Mountain, WYTHIS IS WYDOT SITE HALLECK RIDGE. SUSTAINED WIND 50 MPH.
Feb 17, 12:44 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5811 Sse Garrett, WYTHIS IS RAWS SITE DODGE CREEK.
Feb 17, 12:45 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 549 S Wheatland, WYTHIS SI WYDOT SITE BORDEAUX. SUSTAINE WIND 44 MPH.
Feb 17, 1:15 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Nw Elk Mountain, WYHALLECK RIDGE WYDOT SITE.
Feb 17, 1:30 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Nw Elk Mountain, WYHALLECK RIDGE WYDOT SITE.
Feb 17, 1:40 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 599 Wnw Elk Mountain, WYI-80 MILE MARKER 249. SUSTAINED 43 MPH.
Feb 17, 2:30 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6015 Nne Centennial, WYSTROUSS HILL WYDOT SITE.
Feb 17, 2:35 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 57Elk Mountain, WY
Feb 17, 2:35 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Ese Arlington, WYCOOPER COVE WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED 44 MPH.
Feb 17, 2:35 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 617 Nw Elk Mountain, WYHALLECK RIDGE WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED 51 MPH.
Feb 17, 2:45 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Nw Elk Mountain, WY

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

The nearest sounding before it

Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 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 2018-02-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Riverton, WY at 00:00Z on 2018-02-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -10 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
685 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-10 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
92 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

961 
WWUS75 KCYS 160958
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
258 AM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

...PROLONGED AND WIDESPREAD STRONG WIND EVENT FOR MUCH OF
SOUTHEAST WYOMING TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

WYZ110-161100-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.A.0017.180216T1900Z-180218T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
258 AM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

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

The High Wind Watch has been replaced with a Ground Blizzard
Warning.

$$

WYZ106-116-117-170000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0017.180217T0300Z-180218T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0017.180217T0300Z-180218T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo,
Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
258 AM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST
Sunday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...8 PM Friday through 5 AM MST Sunday. A slight lull 
  may occur during the day on Saturday, but winds are likely to 
  become strong again during the evening and overnight. 

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-115-118-170000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0017.180217T0700Z-180217T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0017.180217T0700Z-180218T0600Z/
East Platte County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Wheatland, Guernsey, Bosler, Laramie, 
and Cheyenne
258 AM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 PM MST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 11 PM MST
Saturday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Midnight tonight through 11 PM MST Saturday.

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-170000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0017.180217T0300Z-180218T1200Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, 
and Shirley Basin
258 AM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST
Sunday. 

* TIMING...8 PM this evening through 5 AM Sunday.

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ109-170000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0017.180217T0700Z-180218T0600Z/
Central Carbon County-
Including the city of Rawlins
258 AM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 PM MST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 11 PM MST
Saturday. 

* TIMING...Midnight tonight through 11 PM Saturday.

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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
126 
WWUS75 KCYS 162116
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
216 PM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

...PROLONGED AND WIDESPREAD STRONG WIND EVENT FOR MUCH OF
SOUTHEAST WYOMING TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

WYZ113-171300-
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0017.180217T0700Z-180218T1200Z/
Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Saratoga and Encampment
216 PM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 5 AM MST
Sunday. 

* TIMING...Strong wind will develop after midnight tonight. A lull
  in strong winds is expected during the day on Saturday. Winds
  are likely to become strong again late Saturday night and early
  Sunday morning. 

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-171300-
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0017.180217T2100Z-180218T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
216 PM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM Saturday to 5 AM MST
Sunday. 

* TIMING...Periods of strong winds are expected from this evening
  through early Sunday morning. A lull in the highest wind speeds
  will occur during the day on Saturday. This warning will replace
  the Blizzard Warning at 2 PM MST Saturday, when blowing snow is
  expected to become less of a hazard. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 40 to 55 MPH with gusts to 75 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers.
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow overs
  of these types of vehicles. Areas of blowing and drifting snow
  will result in very low visibilities and slick road conditions
  at times. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-109-171300-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0017.180217T0700Z-180218T1200Z/
East Platte County-Central Carbon County-
Including the cities of Wheatland, Guernsey, and Rawlins
216 PM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM
MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Strong wind will develop after midnight tonight. A lull
  in strong winds is expected during the day on Saturday. Winds
  are likely to become strong again late Saturday night and early
  Sunday morning. 

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ118-171300-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0017.180217T0700Z-180217T1900Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
216 PM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
MST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Midnight tonight through Noon MST Saturday. 

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ115-171300-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0017.180217T0600Z-180218T1200Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Bosler and Laramie
216 PM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Strong wind will develop after midnight tonight. A lull
  in strong winds is expected during the day on Saturday. Winds
  are likely to become strong again late Saturday night and early
  Sunday morning. 

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ104>106-116-117-171300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0017.180217T0300Z-180218T1200Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Bordeaux, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
216 PM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Strong wind will develop this evening. A lull in 
  strong winds is expected during the day on Saturday. Winds are 
  likely to become strong again late Saturday night and early 
  Sunday morning. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 50 MPH with gusts to 70 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-103-171300-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0018.180217T2100Z-180218T1500Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-North Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, 
and Garrett
216 PM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

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

* TIMING...Winds will increase during the late afternoon hours on
  Saturday and become strong during the evening and overnight. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts to 65 MPH over
  the lower elevations. In the northern Laramie Range, 55 to 65
  MPH with gusts to 85 MPH possible.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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
196 
WWUS75 KCYS 171007
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
307 AM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...PROLONGED AND WIDESPREAD STRONG WIND EVENT FOR MUCH OF
SOUTHEAST WYOMING CONTINUES THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

WYZ101-103-180000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0018.180217T2100Z-180218T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0017.180217T2200Z-180218T1600Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-North Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, 
and Garrett
307 AM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM
MST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM MST
Sunday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase during the late afternoon hours
  today and become strong during the evening and overnight.
 
* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts to 65 MPH over
  the lower elevations. In the northern Laramie Range, 55 to 65
  MPH with gusts to 85 MPH are likely. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-180000-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0017.180217T1007Z-180218T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
307 AM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Periods of strong winds are expected through early
  Sunday morning. A brief lull in the highest wind speeds will
  occur this morning before picking up again this afternoon. This
  warning will replace the Blizzard Warning, when blowing snow is
  expected to become less of a hazard. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 40 to 55 MPH with gusts to 75 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. Areas of blowing and 
  drifting snow will result in very low visibilities and slick 
  road conditions at times. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ118-180000-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180218T0100Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
307 AM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through 6 PM Today.

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ104>107-109-113-115>117-180000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180218T1200Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Central Carbon County-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Rawlins, Saratoga, Encampment, 
Bosler, Laramie, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, 
Federal, and Horse Creek
307 AM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Strong wind will continue this morning. A lull in
  strong winds is expected later this morning, but begin picking
  up again this afternoon. Winds are likely to become strong again
  late tonight and early Sunday morning. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 50 MPH with gusts to 70 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$
460 
WWUS75 KCYS 171735
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1035 AM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...PROLONGED AND WIDESPREAD STRONG WIND EVENT FOR MUCH OF
SOUTHEAST WYOMING CONTINUES THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

WYZ118-171845-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180218T0100Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
1035 AM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has cancelled the High
Wind Warning for central Laramie County including the city of
Cheyenne. 

Occasional wind gusts of up to 45 MPH will remain possible through
the early to mid afternoon hours. 

$$

WYZ104>107-109-110-113-115>117-180145-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180218T1200Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Central Carbon County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Rawlins, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Saratoga, Encampment, Bosler, Laramie, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, 
Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
1035 AM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will steadily increase through the afternoon and
  become strong this evening through early Sunday. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 50 MPH with gusts to 70 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-103-180145-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0017.180217T2200Z-180218T1600Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-North Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, 
and Garrett
1035 AM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 9 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase during the late afternoon hours 
  today and become strong during the evening and overnight. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts to 65 MPH 
  over the lower elevations. In the northern Laramie Range, 55 
  to 65 MPH with gusts to 85 MPH are likely. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

HAMMER
567 
WWUS75 KCYS 172133
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
233 PM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...HIGH WIND POTENTIAL CONTINUES THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING... 

WYZ104>107-109-110-113-115>117-181300-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180218T1600Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Central Carbon County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Rawlins, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Saratoga, Encampment, Bosler, Laramie, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, 
Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
233 PM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will steadily increase through this evening and
  remain strong through early Sunday morning. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 50 MPH with gusts to 70 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-103-181300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0017.180217T2200Z-180218T1600Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-North Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, 
and Garrett
233 PM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will steadily increase through this evening and
  remain strong through early Sunday morning. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts to 65 MPH 
  over the lower elevations. In the northern Laramie Range, 55 
  to 65 MPH with gusts to 85 MPH are likely. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

CLH
991 
WWUS75 KCYS 180946
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
246 AM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WIND POTENTIAL CONTINUES THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

WYZ104>107-109-110-113-115>117-181915-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180218T2000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Central Carbon County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Rawlins, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Saratoga, Encampment, Bosler, Laramie, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, 
Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
246 AM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Winds will steadily increase through this evening and 
  remain strong through early Sunday morning. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 50 MPH with gusts to 70 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-103-181600-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180218T1600Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-North Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, 
and Garrett
246 AM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* TIMING...Winds will steadily increase through this evening and
  remain strong through mid morning this morning.
  

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts to 65 MPH 
  over the lower elevations. In the northern Laramie Range, 55 
  to 65 MPH with gusts to 85 MPH are likely. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$
465 
WWUS75 KCYS 181955
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1255 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WIND POTENTIAL CONTINUES... 

WYZ106-107-182100-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180218T2000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Wheatland, and Guernsey
1255 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

The potential for wind gusts in excess of 60 MPH has ended.
However, gusty winds will persist through the rest of this
afternoon. 

$$

WYZ104-105-109-110-113-115>117-190000-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180219T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Rawlins, Arlington, Elk Mountain, Saratoga, Encampment, Bosler, 
Laramie, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
1255 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

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

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through this afternoon.

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. 
  Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow 
  overs of these types of vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

HAMMER
111 
WWUS75 KCYS 182250
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
350 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

WYZ104-105-109-110-113-115>117-190000-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180219T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Rawlins, Arlington, Elk Mountain, Saratoga, Encampment, Bosler, 
Laramie, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
350 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has cancelled the High
Wind Warning for portions of south central and southeast Wyoming.

Winds have diminished as an Arctic cold front settles south into
these areas late this afternoon. The threat for high winds has
ended.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 16, 2:44 AM MSTBlizzard WarningCYSAlbany, Carbon24 hr
Feb 16, 10:25 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryCYSAlbany, Carbon8 hr
Feb 16, 2:16 PM MSTHigh Wind WatchCYSAlbany, Converse, Platte13 hr
Feb 16, 2:20 PM MSTWinter Storm WatchCYSAlbany, Carbon, Converse, Goshen, Laramie, Niobrara and 1 more36 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.