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High Wind Warning 39, NWS Cheyenne, WY

November 3, 20185 counties in Nebraska

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Nov 3, 2018, 1:27 AM MDT for 5 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Nov 3, 2018, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 3, 2018, 1:27 AM MDT (07:27 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 3, 2018, 9:00 AM MDT
Expired
Nov 3, 2018, 3:24 PM MDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

Counties Banner County, NE, Cheyenne County, NE, Kimball County, NE, Morrill County, NE, Scotts Bluff County, NE

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDEN), launched 00:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 183 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, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2018-11-03Temperature 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, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2018-11-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 22 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2726 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
22 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
32 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

932 
WWUS75 KCYS 030727
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
127 AM MDT Sat Nov 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE SOUTHERN NEBRASKA PANHANDLE TODAY...

...STRONG WINDS RETURNING TO SOUTHEAST WYOMING SUNDAY...HIGH WIND
WATCH IN EFFECT FOR SUNDAY...

NEZ019>021-054-055-040000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0039.181103T1500Z-181104T0000Z/
Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball-Cheyenne-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, 
Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Brownson, and Sidney
127 AM MDT Sat Nov 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT
this evening. 

* TIMING...9AM through 6PM Today

* WINDS...Northwest winds of 35 to 40 mph sustained with gusts to
  60 mph likely.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds expected to increase blow off and
  blow over risks for light weight and high profile vehicles on
  west to east oriented roads and highways.

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>107-109-115>117-040000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0034.181104T1500Z-181105T0600Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Central Carbon County-Laramie Valley-
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Rawlins, Bosler, Laramie, Buford, 
Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
127 AM MDT Sat Nov 3 2018

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

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

* TIMING...8 AM Sunday through Midnight Monday.

* WINDS...West to Northwest winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 70
  mph possible.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Light weight and high 
  profile vehicles such as campers, light load semi trucks, and 
  recreation vehicles will be susceptible to blow offs or 
  blowovers. 

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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
945 
WWUS75 KCYS 030925
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
325 AM MDT Sat Nov 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE SOUTHERN NEBRASKA PANHANDLE TODAY...

...STRONG WINDS RETURNING TO SOUTHEAST WYOMING SUNDAY...HIGH WIND
WATCH IN EFFECT FOR SUNDAY...

NEZ019>021-054-055-040000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0039.181103T1500Z-181104T0000Z/
Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball-Cheyenne-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, 
Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Brownson, and Sidney
325 AM MDT Sat Nov 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...9AM through 6PM Today

* WINDS...Northwest winds of 35 to 40 mph sustained with gusts 
  to 60 mph likely. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds expected to increase blow off and 
  blow over risks for light weight and high profile vehicles on 
  west to east oriented roads and highways. 

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>107-109-115>117-040000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0034.181104T1500Z-181105T0600Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Central Carbon County-Laramie Valley-
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Rawlins, Bosler, Laramie, Buford, 
Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
325 AM MDT Sat Nov 3 2018

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

* TIMING...8 AM Sunday through 11 PM Sunday.

* WINDS...West to Northwest winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 
  70 mph possible. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Light weight and high 
  profile vehicles such as campers, light load semi trucks, and 
  recreation vehicles will be susceptible to blow offs or 
  blowovers. 

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.

&&

$$
202 
WWUS75 KCYS 031922
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
122 PM MDT Sat Nov 3 2018

...STRONG WINDS RETURNING TO SOUTHEAST WYOMING SUNDAY...HIGH WIND
WATCH IN EFFECT FOR SUNDAY...

NEZ019>021-054-055-040000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0039.000000T0000Z-181104T0000Z/
Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball-Cheyenne-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, 
Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Brownson, and Sidney
122 PM MDT Sat Nov 3 2018

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

* TIMING...Until 600 PM Today

* WINDS...Northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph sustained with gusts
  around 55 mph expected through this evening. Winds will diminish
  after sunset. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds expected, which will increase blow 
  off and blow over risks for light weight and high profile 
  vehicles on west to east oriented roads and highways. 

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>107-109-115>117-041045-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0034.181104T1500Z-181105T0600Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Central Carbon County-Laramie Valley-
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Rawlins, Bosler, Laramie, Buford, 
Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
122 PM MDT Sat Nov 3 2018

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

* TIMING...8 AM Sunday through 11 PM Sunday.

* WINDS...West to Northwest winds of 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60
  mph possible. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Light weight and high 
  profile vehicles such as campers, light load semi trucks, and 
  recreation vehicles will be susceptible to blow offs or 
  blowovers. 

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.

&&

$$
454 
WWUS75 KCYS 032124
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
324 PM MDT Sat Nov 3 2018

...STRONG WINDS WILL RETURN TO SOUTHEAST WYOMING SUNDAY...

NEZ019>021-054-055-032230-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0039.000000T0000Z-181104T0000Z/
Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball-Cheyenne-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, 
Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Brownson, and Sidney
324 PM MDT Sat Nov 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has cancelled the High
Wind Warning for the southern Nebraska Panhandle. 

Northwest winds were slowly diminishing...and this trend will 
continue through late afternoon. Sustained speeds of 25 to 35
mph with occasional gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected.

$$

WYZ104>107-109-115>117-041000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0034.181104T1500Z-181105T0600Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Central Carbon County-Laramie Valley-
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Rawlins, Bosler, Laramie, Buford, 
Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
324 PM MDT Sat Nov 3 2018

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

* TIMING...8 AM Sunday through 11 PM Sunday.

* WINDS...West to Northwest winds of 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 
  60 mph possible. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Light weight and high 
  profile vehicles such as campers, light load semi trucks, and 
  recreation vehicles will be susceptible to blow offs or 
  blowovers. 

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.

&&

$$

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.