Alert archive / Wyoming / High Wind Warnings in 2018
High Wind Warning 19, NWS Cheyenne, WY
NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Feb 24, 2018, 1:32 PM MST for 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Feb 25, 2018, 8:00 AM MST. It was in force for 17 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 24, 2018, 1:32 PM MST (20:32 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 25, 2018, 8:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Feb 26, 2018, 1:20 AM MST
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Cheyenne, WY
Counties Albany County, WY, Carbon County, WY, Laramie County, WY, Platte County, WY
The radar
The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:31 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 9:40 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 5 Nw Arlington, WY | THIS IS WYDOT SITE WAGONHOUND. SUSTAIND WIND 42 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 9:50 AM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | 7 Nw Elk Mountain, WY | THIS IS WYDOT SITE HALLECK RIDGE. |
| Feb 25, 10:53 AM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | Rawlins, WY | |
| Feb 25, 10:55 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 15 Nne Centennial, WY | THIS IS WYDOT SITE STROUSS HILL. |
| Feb 25, 11:10 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 7 Nw Elk Mountain, WY | I-80 HALLECK RIDGE. SUSTAINED 49 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 11:20 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 5 Nw Arlington, WY | I-80 WAGONHOUND. SUSTAINED 48 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 11:25 AM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 41 | 3 Nw Arlington, WY | |
| Feb 25, 11:25 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 5 Nw Arlington, WY | THIS IS WYDOT SITE WAGONHOUND. SUSTAINED WIND 49 MH. |
| Feb 25, 11:35 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | I-80 COOPER COVE. |
| Feb 25, 11:35 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 7 Nw Elk Mountain, WY | THIS IS WYDOT SITE HALLECK RIDGE. SUSTAINED WIND 50 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 11:40 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 14 Ne Centennial, WY | I-80 QUEALY DOME. SUSTAINED 43 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 11:40 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 15 Nne Centennial, WY | THIS IS WYDOT SITE STROUSS HILL. SUSTAINED WIND 40 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 11:41 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 W Buford, WY | I-80 LONE TREE. SUSTAINED 50 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 11:42 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 6 Wnw Buford, WY | I-80 VEDAUWOO. SUSTAINED 48 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 11:44 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 11 Sse Garrett, WY | |
| Feb 25, 11:45 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | Vedauwoo, WY | THIS IS WYDIIT SITE VEDAWOO. SUSTAINED WIND 49 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 11:45 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 14 Ne Centennial, WY | THIS IS WYDOT SITE QUEALY DOME. SUSTAINE WIND 51 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 11:45 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | THIS IS WYOT SITE COOPER COVE. SUSTAINED WIND 44 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 11:45 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 5 E Tie Siding, WY | DALESW UPR SITE. SUSTAINED 47 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 12:00 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 2 W Buford, WY | THIS IS WYDOT SITE LONE TREE. SUSTAINED WIND 51 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 12:05 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 7 Nw Elk Mountain, WY | THIS IS WYDOT SITE HALLECK RIDGE. SUSTAINED WIND 55 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 12:10 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | Arlington, WY | SUSTAINED WIND 52 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 12:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 5 Nw Arlington, WY | THIS IS WYDOT SITE WAAONHOUND. SUSTAINED WIND 53 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 12:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 12 Ene North Fork Campg, WY | QUEALY DOME WYDOT SITE ON I-80. SUSTAINED WINDS 50 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 12:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 15 Nne Centennial, WY | THIS IS WYDOT SITE STROUSS HILL. SUSTAINED WIND 46 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 12:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | THIS IS WYDOT SITE COOPER COVE. SUSTAINED WIND 42 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 12:20 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 1 Ese Buford, WY | THIS IS WYDOT SITE BUFORD EAST. SUSTAIND WIND 47 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 12:20 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 7 Nw Elk Mountain, WY | THIS IS WYDOT SIYE HALLECK RIDGE. SUSTAINED WIND 58 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 12:25 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 2 Sse Arlington, WY | THIS IS WYDOT SITE ARLINGTON EAST. SUSTAINED WIND 41 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 12:25 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 75 | 15 Nne Centennial, WY | THIS IS WYDOT SITE STROUSS HILL. SUSTAINED WIND 45 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 12:30 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | Vedauwoo, WY | THIS IS WYDOT SIRE VEDAUWOO. SUSTAINED WIND 49 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 12:44 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 11 Sse Garrett, WY | THIS RAWS SITE DODGE CRREK. SUSTAINED WIND 47 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 12:45 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 5 Nne Buford, WY | I-80 HYNDS LODGE ROAD. |
| Feb 25, 12:50 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | Arlington, WY | SUSTAINED 57 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 1:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 8 S Chugwater, WY | BEAR CREEK. SUSTAINED 52 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 1:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | I-80 COOPER COVE. SUSTAINED 54 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 1:30 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 76 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | I-80 COOPER COVE. SUSTAINED 52 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 2:44 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 11 Sse Garrett, WY | |
| Feb 25, 2:45 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 3 Nw Arlington, WY | |
| Feb 25, 2:45 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | Arlington, WY | |
| Feb 25, 2:45 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 W Buford, WY | |
| Feb 25, 2:45 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Bordeaux, WY | |
| Feb 25, 2:46 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 15 Nne Centennial, WY | |
| Feb 25, 2:47 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | Vedauwoo, WY | |
| Feb 25, 2:47 PM MST | SLEET 54 | Vedauwoo, WY | |
| Feb 25, 3:25 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 1 Sse Bordeaux, WY | BORDEAUX WYDOT SITE ON I-25. SUSTAINED WINDS 51 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 3:44 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 11 Sse Garrett, WY | |
| Feb 25, 3:46 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 2 W Buford, WY | |
| Feb 25, 3:51 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 15 Nne Centennial, WY | |
| Feb 25, 4:13 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 11 Sse Harris Park, WY | EW8763 WHEATLAND MESONET SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 42 MPH. |
| Feb 25, 4:35 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | Elk Mountain, WY | |
| Feb 25, 4:35 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Bordeaux, WY | |
| Feb 25, 4:40 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 7 Nw Elk Mountain, WY | |
| Feb 25, 4:41 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 14 Ne Centennial, WY | |
| Feb 25, 4:41 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | Arlington, WY | |
| Feb 25, 4:44 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 11 Sse Garrett, WY | |
| Feb 25, 4:46 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 15 Ne Centennial, WY | |
| Feb 25, 5:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | Elk Mountain, WY | |
| Feb 25, 5:27 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | Vedauwoo, WY | |
| Feb 25, 6:30 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 7 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 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 278 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2378 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 0 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 76 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
535 WWUS75 KCYS 242032 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 132 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...HIGH WINDS ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING THIS AFTERNOON AND AGAIN SUNDAY... WYZ106-116-117-250445- /O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0019.180225T1500Z-180226T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0019.180225T1500Z-180226T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180225T0100Z/ 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 132 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM MST Sunday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...8 AM MST until 6 PM MST today. A lull in strong winds will occur this evening and overnight, with strong winds expected again from 8 AM MST until 8 PM MST Sunday. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 MPH with gusts to 65 MPH. * IMPACTS...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. In addition, areas of blowing snow may result in periods of low visibility. 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. && $$ WYZ110-250445- /O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0020.180225T1500Z-180226T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0019.180225T1500Z-180226T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180225T0100Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 132 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM MST Sunday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...8 AM MST until 6 PM MST today. A lull in strong winds will occur this evening and overnight, with strong winds expected again from 8 AM MST until 8 PM MST Sunday. * WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 MPH with gusts to 65 MPH. * IMPACTS...Impacts mainly to transportation. Areas of blowing snow will result in near blizzard conditions, mainly along I-80 in the Arlington area. Dangerous travel for light weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow overs of these types of vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ WYZ118-250100- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180225T0100Z/ Central Laramie County- Including the city of Cheyenne 132 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...8 AM MST until 6 PM MST today. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH. * IMPACTS...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. && $$ Gimmestad
9 follow-up statements
689 WWUS75 KCYS 250043 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 543 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...HIGH WINDS ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING AGAIN SUNDAY... WYZ106-110-116-117-251200- /O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180225T0100Z/ /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0019.180225T1500Z-180226T0300Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range- South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 543 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...A lull in strong winds will occur this evening and overnight, with strong winds expected again from 8 AM MST until 8 PM MST Sunday. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 MPH with gusts to 65 MPH. * IMPACTS...Impacts mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow overs of these types of vehicles. In addition, areas of blowing snow may result in periods of low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ WYZ118-250145- /O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180225T0100Z/ Central Laramie County- Including the city of Cheyenne 543 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... Winds have eased late this afternoon and are no longer expected to be strong over Laramie County. Therefore, the High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire on time at 6PM this evening. $$
371 WWUS75 KCYS 250538 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1038 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...HIGH WINDS ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING AGAIN SUNDAY... WYZ106-110-116-117-251345- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0019.180225T1500Z-180226T0300Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range- South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 1038 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * TIMING...A lull in strong winds will occur overnight, with strong winds expected again from 8 AM MST until 8 PM MST Sunday. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 MPH with gusts to 65 MPH. * IMPACTS...Impacts mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow overs of these types of vehicles. In addition, areas of blowing snow may result in periods of low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$
361 WWUS75 KCYS 250918 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 218 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WINDS ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING TODAY... WYZ106-110-116-117-260300- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0019.180225T1500Z-180226T0300Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range- South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 218 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...8 AM MST until 8 PM MST today. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 MPH with gusts to 65 MPH. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Areas of significant blowing snow causing near blizzard conditions at times. 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. && $$
727 WWUS75 KCYS 251634 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 934 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WINDS ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING THROUGH THIS EVENING... WYZ106-110-116-117-260300- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180226T0300Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range- South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 934 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Until 8 PM MST today. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 MPH with gusts to 65 MPH. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Areas of blowing and drifting snow, with near blizzard conditions in the Arlington area along Interstate 80. Dangerous travel for light weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow overs of these types of vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ Gimmestad
832 WWUS75 KCYS 252140 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 240 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WINDS ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING THROUGH THIS EVENING... WYZ110-116-117-260545- /O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180226T1700Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range- South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 240 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST MONDAY... * TIMING...Winds will diminish a bit by evening, but will remain strong through Monday morning. * WINDS...West 35 to 50 MPH with gusts to 70 MPH until early evening, then southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Areas of blowing and drifting snow. 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. && $$ WYZ106-260300- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180226T0300Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the city of Bordeaux 240 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Until 8 PM MST today. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 MPH with gusts to 65 MPH. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow overs of these types of vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ Gimmestad
226 WWUS75 KCYS 260206 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 706 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WINDS ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING THROUGH THIS EVENING... WYZ106-260600- /O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180226T0600Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the city of Bordeaux 706 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Until 8 PM MST today. * WINDS...West 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. && $$ WYZ110-116-117-261015- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180226T1700Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range- South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 706 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST MONDAY... * TIMING...Winds will diminish a bit by evening, but will remain strong through Monday morning. * WINDS...West 35 to 50 MPH with gusts to 70 MPH until early evening, then southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Areas of blowing and drifting snow. Dangerous travel for light weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow overs of these types of vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$
657 WWUS75 KCYS 260207 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 707 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WINDS ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING THROUGH THIS EVENING... WYZ110-116-117-261015- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180226T1700Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range- South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 707 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST MONDAY... * TIMING...Winds will diminish a bit by evening, but will remain strong through Monday morning. * WINDS...West 35 to 50 MPH with gusts to 70 MPH until early evening, then southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Areas of blowing and drifting snow. 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. && $$ WYZ106-260600- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180226T0600Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the city of Bordeaux 707 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 MPH with gusts to 65 MPH. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Dangerous travel for light weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow overs of these types of vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$
921 WWUS75 KCYS 260536 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1036 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WINDS ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING THROUGH THIS EVENING... WYZ106-260645- /O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180226T0600Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the city of Bordeaux 1036 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... Winds have stayed below warning levels around Bordeaux the past several hours. Will therefore allow the warning to expire on time at 11 PM this evening. $$ WYZ110-116-117-261345- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180226T1700Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range- South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 1036 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST MONDAY... * TIMING...Winds will diminish a bit by evening, but will remain strong through Monday morning. * WINDS...West 35 to 50 MPH with gusts to 70 MPH until early evening, then southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Areas of blowing and drifting snow. Dangerous travel for light weight and high profile vehicles, including camping trailers. Strong cross winds may result in an elevated risk for blow overs of these types of vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$
366 WWUS75 KCYS 260820 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 120 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2018 WYZ110-116-117-260930- /O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180226T1700Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range- South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 120 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has cancelled the High Wind Warning. Wind gusts around 40 MPH will remain possible through early this morning. $$ CLH
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 Cheyenne, WY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Feb 24, 10:40 AM MST, 2 hours 52 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 24, 10:40 AM MST, 2 hours 52 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1040 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018
.UPDATE...
Issued at 628 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018
WYDOT webcams in the Arlington and Elk Mountain areas are starting
to show considerable blowing/drifting snow. It seems unlikely that
conditions will improve all that much today, as winds are expected
to remain strong and temperatures will remain below freezing. With
that in mind, we issued a Winter Weather Advisory valid until 6 PM
MST this evening. In addition, WYDOT observations already indicate
wind gusts in the 50-55 MPH range near ARL. Have upgraded the High
Wind Watch to a High Wind Warning starting at 15z.
The degree of blowing snow impacts across the remainder of the CWA
is uncertain at this time. The day shift will need to monitor this
closely in case additional Winter Weather Advisories are necessary
for the blowing snow threat.
&&
.SHORT TERM...(Today through Sunday night)
Issued at 217 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018
Light snow will likely linger across portions of southeast Wyoming
and the western Nebraska Panhandle through mid-morning, before dry
westerly winds develop across much of the area behind the eastward
advancing surface trough. A few narrow, locally intense snow bands
were noted during the overnight hours, but in general impacts have
been low. Orographic snow showers will persist today, and probably
will through the weekend as well.
High winds are the main concern this weekend. A bit of uncertainty
with Arlington today, as CAG-CPR gradients are fairly modest at 50
to 60 meters and 700-800 mb flow is progged to peak at 45 knots or
less this afternoon. However, there may be enough subsidence for a
few gusts over 60 MPH. Will leave the High Wind Watch in place for
now. Bordeaux and the south Laramie Range look a bit better by 15z
today with pressure falls spreading over eastern Wyoming, into the
western Nebraska Panhandle. This should set up a respectable west-
east gradient over the Laramie Range which usually yields stronger
gusts for our eastern wind corridors. Decided to upgrade to a High
Wind Warning there. It may get very windy here in Cheyenne as well
with the majority of models showing good downward omega attempting
to sneak into the I-25 corridor by 18z. Main question right now is
whether last night's snow fall will influence mixing potential. Do
not think this will be the case as snow pack is limited. Soundings
from multiple models suggest excellent mixing with around 55 knots
on top of the mixed layer, and the MAV/MET are showing about 30-33
knot sustained winds for CYS. Our local probability guidance is on
the low side, but the statistical model likely is not capturing 55
knot flow just off the surface. Added central Laramie county & the
city of Cheyenne to the High Wind Warning.
A lull occurs tonight as low-level gradients weaken, the winds are
likely to increase again after 15z Sunday as a sub-1000 mb surface
low tracks along the International Border across MT and ND. A much
more favorable overall pattern for our wind corridors, so opted to
keep a High Wind Watch through Sunday. Removed the High Wind Watch
from the Saturday night time frame as strong winds appear unlikely
at that time.
.LONG TERM...(Monday through Friday)
Issued at 217 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018
The 500mb height pattern will favor strong west-southwest flow on
Monday as a shortwave approaches the intermountain west. This
will favor strong winds along our high wind corridors Monday. Then
a weak frontal boundary is expected to sag into the northern
portion of our forecast area on Monday night which may trigger a
few snow showers in portions of the northern Laramie Range and
perhaps portions of Converse and Carbon counties.
The models are progging another shortwave to move through the
region on Wednesday. However, it does not look like this feature
will bring moisture with it, except for the higher terrain. It
will also be cooler day behind the front.
Thursday and Friday we should see a bit of a warm up as the upper
level ridge builds over the region, but it will be breezy over the
western half of the forecast area on Friday.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Sunday morning)
Issued at 1040 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018
Primary concerns for aviation operations will be strong winds and
mountain wave turbulence across much of southeast WY today.
Sustained winds of 30-35 kt with gusts 45-50 kt will occur at KCYS
through 00Z, with 25-30 kt sustained and gusts to 40 kt at KRWL and
KLAR. Blowing snow will also limit VIS to IFR w/ MVFR CIG at times
at KRWL this afternoon. Gusty W-NW winds of 30-40 kt will prevail
across most of the NE Panhandle this afternoon, with winds subsiding
around 00Z. Finally, snow showers will create low CIG/VIS over and
near the Snowy and Sierra Madre mountains through tonight.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 217 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018
No fire weather concerns. Despite periods of strong/gusty winds on
Saturday & Sunday, minimum RH values should remain well outside of
critical thresholds.
&&
.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...High Wind Warning until 6 PM MST this evening for WYZ106-110-
116>118.
Winter Weather Advisory until 6 PM MST this evening for WYZ110.
High Wind Watch from Sunday morning through Sunday evening for
WYZ106-110-116-117.
NE...None.
&&
UPDATE...CLH
SHORT TERM...CLH
LONG TERM...REC
AVIATION...MAJ
FIRE WEATHER...CLHHazardous weather outlook, Feb 24, 3:42 AM MST, 9 hours 50 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 342 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 WYZ101>119-251045- Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County- North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains- Shirley Basin-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- East Platte County-Goshen County-Central Carbon County- North Snowy Range Foothills-Southwest Carbon County- Sierra Madre Range-Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range- Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Central Laramie County-East Laramie County- 342 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of east central Wyoming...south central Wyoming and southeast Wyoming. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT Strong wind speeds can be expected this morning through mid afternoon especially over the wind corridors just south of Wheatland and on I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY The threat for strong wind speeds is expected to occur once again on Sunday over the wind corridors just south of Wheatland and on I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie. .Spotter information statement... Spotter activation will not be needed. NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-251045- Dawes-Box Butte-Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball-Cheyenne- North Sioux-South Sioux- 342 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of western Nebraska. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT Light snow and patchy fog will gradually come to an end this morning. Little or no additional accumulation is expected, but roadways will continue to slick through the morning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .Spotter information statement... Spotter activation will not be needed.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Feb 24, 12:04 PM MST, 1 hour 28 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
1204 PM MST SAT FEB 24 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1145 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 7 NE BUFORD 41.18N 105.20W
02/24/2018 M69 MPH LARAMIE WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
I-80 WILDCAT TRAIL. SUSTAINED 42 MPH.
&&
MJAMSKILocal storm report, Feb 24, 12:11 PM MST, 1 hour 21 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
1211 PM MST SAT FEB 24 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1205 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 8 S CHUGWATER 41.64N 104.82W
02/24/2018 M59 MPH LARAMIE WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
BEAR CREEK. SUSTAINED 48 MPH.
&&
MJAMSKILocal storm report, Feb 24, 12:33 PM MST, 59 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
1233 PM MST SAT FEB 24 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1227 PM NON-TSTM WND GST WARREN AF BASE 41.15N 104.86W
02/24/2018 M60 MPH LARAMIE WY ASOS
SUSTAINED 46 MPH.
&&
MJAMSKILocal storm report, Feb 24, 12:36 PM MST, 56 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
1236 PM MST SAT FEB 24 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1230 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 2 ESE ARLINGTON 41.58N 106.17W
02/24/2018 M63 MPH CARBON WY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
I-80 ARLINGTON EAST. SUSTAINED 43 MPH.
&&
MJAMSKILocal storm report, Feb 24, 1:28 PM MST, 4 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
128 PM MST SAT FEB 24 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1213 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 18 WNW CHEYENNE 41.24N 105.11W
02/24/2018 M58 MPH LARAMIE WY CO-OP OBSERVER
&&
MJAMSKILocal storm report, Feb 24, 1:31 PM MST, 1 minute before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
131 PM MST SAT FEB 24 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1155 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 5 WSW I-25 EXIT 7 41.07N 104.93W
02/24/2018 M66 MPH LARAMIE WY MESONET
SUSTAINED 56 MPH.
&&
MJAMSKIThe office that day
Everything else NWS Cheyenne, WY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2:05 AM MST | High Wind Watch | CYS | Albany, Carbon | 11 hr |
| Feb 24, 2:05 AM MST | High Wind Warning | CYS | Albany, Carbon, Laramie, Platte | 16 hr |
| Feb 24, 6:27 AM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | CYS | Albany, Carbon | 12 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.