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High Wind Watch 13, NWS Cheyenne, WY

February 3, 2018Albany County, Laramie County, Platte County, Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind watch at Feb 3, 2018, 1:52 PM MST for Albany County, Laramie County, Platte County, Wyoming. It took effect at Feb 4, 2018, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 3, 2018, 1:52 PM MST (20:52 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 4, 2018, 8:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 4, 2018, 3:32 AM MST
In force
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

Counties Albany County, WY, Laramie County, WY, Platte County, WY

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDEN), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 259 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 12:00Z on 2018-02-03Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2018-02-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 90 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
2669 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
90 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
124 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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323 
WWUS75 KCYS 032052
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
152 PM MST Sat Feb 3 2018

...Strong Winds Through This Evening Interstate 80 Laramie to
Cheyenne...

...Strong Winds Persist Interstate 80 Arlington and Elk Mountain
Through Monday Morning...

...Strong Winds Possible Interstate 80 Summit and Interstate 25
Near Bordeaux Sunday Evening Through Monday Morning...

WYZ110-041200-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180205T1500Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
152 PM MST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through Sunday morning.
  After a brief lull, winds will strengthen once again Sunday
  evening and persist through Monday morning. 

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Potentially dangerous travel
  conditions for light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  camping trailers. Strong cross winds may pose a risk for blow
  overs for these types of vehicles, especially on north to south
  oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-041200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0013.180205T0300Z-180205T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180204T0600Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
152 PM MST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

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

* TIMING...Strong winds will persist through late this evening.
  After a lull in winds late tonight and Sunday, winds will become
  strong once again Sunday evening and continue through Monday 
  morning.

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Potentially dangerous travel
  conditions for light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  camping trailers. Strong cross winds may pose a risk for blow
  overs for these types of vehicles, especially on north to south
  oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ115-040300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180204T0300Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Bosler and Laramie
152 PM MST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through early this evening.

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Potentially dangerous  
  travel conditions for light weight and high profile vehicles, 
  including camping trailers. Strong cross winds on north to south
  oriented roads may pose a risk for blow overs for 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.

&&

$$

WYZ118-040300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180204T0300Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
152 PM MST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through early this evening. 

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Potentially dangerous  
  travel conditions for light weight and high profile vehicles, 
  including camping trailers. Strong cross winds on north to south
  oriented roads may pose a risk for blow overs for 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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-041200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0013.180205T0300Z-180205T1500Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
152 PM MST Sat Feb 3 2018

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

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

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

* WINDS...West to southwest 25 to 35 MPH sustained with gusts to 60
  MPH possible.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Potentially dangerous travel
  conditions for light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  camping trailers. Strong cross winds on north to south oriented
  roads may pose a risk for blow overs for 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
396 
WWUS75 KCYS 040242
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
742 PM MST Sat Feb 3 2018

...Strong Winds Persist Interstate 80 Arlington and Elk Mountain 
Through Monday Morning...

...Strong Winds Possible Interstate 80 Summit and Interstate
25 Near Bordeaux Sunday Evening Through Monday Morning...

WYZ115-040345-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180204T0300Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Bosler and Laramie
742 PM MST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds are easing this evening and are expected to remain below
warning levels. Therefore...the High Wind Warning will be allowed
to expire on time at 8 PM this evening.

$$

WYZ118-040345-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180204T0300Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
742 PM MST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds are easing this evening and are expected to remain below
warning levels. Therefore...the High Wind Warning will be allowed
to expire on time at 8 PM this evening.

$$

WYZ116-117-041200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180204T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0013.180205T0300Z-180205T1500Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
742 PM MST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* TIMING...Strong winds will persist through late this evening. 
  After a lull in winds late tonight and Sunday, winds will 
  become strong once again Sunday evening and continue through 
  Monday morning. 

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Potentially dangerous 
  travel conditions for light weight and high profile vehicles, 
  including camping trailers. Strong cross winds may pose a risk 
  for blow overs for these types of vehicles, especially on 
  north to south oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-041200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180205T1500Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
742 PM MST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through Sunday morning. 
  After a brief lull, winds will strengthen once again Sunday 
  evening and persist through Monday morning. 

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Potentially dangerous 
  travel conditions for light weight and high profile vehicles, 
  including camping trailers. Strong cross winds may pose a risk 
  for blow overs for these types of vehicles, especially on 
  north to south oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-041200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0013.180205T0300Z-180205T1500Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
742 PM MST Sat Feb 3 2018

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

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

* WINDS...West to southwest 25 to 35 MPH sustained with gusts to 
  60 MPH possible. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Potentially dangerous 
  travel conditions for light weight and high profile vehicles, 
  including camping trailers. Strong cross winds on north to 
  south oriented roads may pose a risk for blow overs for 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.

&&

$$
239 
WWUS75 KCYS 041032
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
332 AM MST Sun Feb 4 2018

...Periods of Strong Winds Likely Through Monday Morning Along
Interstate 80 Between Rawlins and Cheyenne...and Along Interstate
25 between the Colorado State Line and Wheatland... 

WYZ106-116-117-050000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0013.180205T0300Z-180205T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0014.180205T0300Z-180205T1500Z/
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
332 AM MST Sun Feb 4 2018

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

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

* TIMING...8 PM this evening through 8 AM MST Monday. 

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Potentially dangerous 
  travel conditions for light weight and high profile vehicles, 
  including camping trailers. Strong cross winds may pose a risk 
  for blow overs for these types of vehicles, especially on 
  north to south oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-050000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180205T1500Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
332 AM MST Sun Feb 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY...

* TIMING...A brief lull in the strongest wind speeds is expected
  this morning, with winds increasing again this afternoon and
  evening. High winds will persist through the evening and
  overnight into early Monday morning. 

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Potentially dangerous 
  travel conditions for light weight and high profile vehicles, 
  including camping trailers. Strong cross winds may pose a risk 
  for blow overs for these types of vehicles, especially on 
  north to south oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ115-118-050000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0014.180205T0900Z-180205T1500Z/
Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Bosler, Laramie, and Cheyenne
332 AM MST Sun Feb 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from late tonight through early Monday
morning. 

* TIMING...2 AM through 8 AM MST Monday. 

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Potentially dangerous 
  travel conditions for light weight and high profile vehicles, 
  including camping trailers. Strong cross winds may pose a risk 
  for blow overs for these types of vehicles, especially on 
  north to south oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$

CLH

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 3, 3:21 AM MSTHigh Wind WarningCYSAlbany17 hr
Feb 3, 3:50 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryCYSNiobrara10 hr
Feb 3, 2:08 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryCYSGoshen, Niobrara22 hr

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.