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High Wind Watch 21, NWS Cheyenne, WY

March 3, 20188 counties in Nebraska; 5 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind watch at Mar 3, 2018, 1:35 PM MST for 8 counties in Nebraska; 5 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Mar 4, 2018, 2:00 PM MST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 3, 2018, 1:35 PM MST (20:35 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 4, 2018, 2:00 PM MST
Expired
Mar 4, 2018, 2:09 AM MST
In force
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

Counties Banner County, NE, Box Butte County, NE, Cheyenne County, NE, Dawes County, NE, Kimball County, NE, Morrill County, NE, Scotts Bluff County, NE, Sioux County, NE, Albany County, WY, Goshen County, WY, Laramie County, WY, Niobrara County, WY, Platte County, WY

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:32 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 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 238 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 2018-03-03Temperature 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 2018-03-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 102 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
3621 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
102 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
23 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

832 
WWUS75 KCYS 032035
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
135 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...STRONG WINDS POSSIBLE ALONG THE INTERSTATE 25 CORRIDOR SUNDAY
AFTERNOON AND EVENING... 

...STRONG WINDS LIKELY BECOMING MORE WIDESPREAD MONDAY... 

WYZ106-107-116>118-041300-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0021.180304T2100Z-180306T0300Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Buford, 
Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, Horse Creek, 
and Cheyenne
135 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

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

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

* TIMING...Two distinct periods of strong winds. 2 PM until 8 PM
  MST Sunday, and 8 AM until 8 PM Monday. A lull in the strongest
  wind speeds will occur Sunday night. 

* WINDS...West to northwest 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 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.

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ102-108-119-041300-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0021.180305T1500Z-180306T0300Z/
Dawes-Box Butte-Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball-Cheyenne-
North Sioux-South Sioux-Niobrara County-Goshen County-
East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, 
Redington, Kimball, Brownson, Sidney, Harrison, Agate, Lusk, 
Redbird, Torrington, and Pine Bluffs
135 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

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

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

* TIMING...8 AM Until 8 PM MST Monday. 

* WINDS...Northwest 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 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
2 follow-up statements
405 
WWUS75 KCYS 040801
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
101 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...AREAS OF DENSE FOG THROUGH MID MORNING TODAY FOR THE NORTHERN
NEBRASKA PANHANDLE...

...STRONG WINDS POSSIBLE ALONG THE INTERSTATE 25 CORRIDOR 
THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...

...STRONG WINDS LIKELY BECOMING MORE WIDESPREAD MONDAY...

NEZ002-003-095-096-041615-
/O.NEW.KCYS.FG.Y.0002.180304T0801Z-180304T1600Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0021.180305T1500Z-180306T0300Z/
Dawes-Box Butte-North Sioux-South Sioux-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
Harrison, and Agate
101 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Dense Fog
Advisory, which is in effect until 9 AM MST this morning. 

* TIMING...Until 9 am today for Dense Fog Advisory. 8 am Monday to
  8 pm Monday for High Wind Watch.

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

* VISIBILITY...At or below one quarter of a mile at times.

* 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.

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving...slow down...
use your headlights...and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

WYZ106-107-116>118-041615-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0021.180304T2100Z-180306T0300Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Buford, 
Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, Horse Creek, 
and Cheyenne
101 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Two distinct periods of strong winds. 2 PM until 8 PM
  MST today, and 8 AM until 8 PM Monday. A lull in the strongest 
  wind speeds will occur Sunday night. 

* WINDS...West to northwest 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 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.

&&

$$

NEZ019>021-054-055-WYZ102-108-119-041615-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0021.180305T1500Z-180306T0300Z/
Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball-Cheyenne-Niobrara County-
Goshen County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, 
Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Brownson, Sidney, Lusk, 
Redbird, Torrington, and Pine Bluffs
101 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

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

* TIMING...8 AM Until 8 PM MST Monday.

* WINDS...Northwest 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 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.

&&

$$

Rubin
215 
WWUS75 KCYS 040909
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
209 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...AREAS OF DENSE FOG THROUGH MID MORNING TODAY FOR THE NORTHERN
NEBRASKA PANHANDLE...

...STRONG WINDS ALONG THE INTERSTATE 25 CORRIDOR THIS AFTERNOON 
AND EVENING...

...STRONG WINDS BECOMING MORE WIDESPREAD MONDAY...

NEZ002-003-095-096-042300-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0021.180305T1500Z-180306T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0021.180305T1500Z-180306T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180304T1600Z/
Dawes-Box Butte-North Sioux-South Sioux-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
Harrison, and Agate
209 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST MONDAY...

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

* TIMING...Until 9 am today for Dense Fog Advisory. 8 am Monday to
  8 pm Monday for High Wind Warning. 

* WINDS...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* VISIBILITY...At or below one quarter of a mile at times.

* 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.

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving...slow down...
use your headlights...and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

WYZ106-107-116>118-042300-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0021.180304T2100Z-180306T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0021.180304T2100Z-180306T0300Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Buford, 
Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, Horse Creek, 
and Cheyenne
209 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
MST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MST
Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Two distinct periods of strong winds. 2 PM until 8 PM
  today, and 8 AM Monday until 8 PM Monday. A lull in the
  strongest wind speeds will occur tonight. 

* WINDS...West to northwest 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.

&&

$$

NEZ019>021-054-055-WYZ102-108-119-042300-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0021.180305T1500Z-180306T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0021.180305T1500Z-180306T0300Z/
Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball-Cheyenne-Niobrara County-
Goshen County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, 
Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Brownson, Sidney, Lusk, 
Redbird, Torrington, and Pine Bluffs
209 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

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

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

* TIMING...8 AM Until 8 PM Monday.

* WINDS...Northwest 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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-042300-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0021.180304T2100Z-180306T0300Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
209 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
MST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MST
Monday. 

* TIMING...2 pm today until 8 pm Monday.

* WINDS...Northwest 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.

&&

$$

Rubin

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 3, 3:16 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryCYSAlbany, Carbon50 hr

Nearby

High Wind Watches in Nebraska, 2018High Wind Watches in Wyoming, 2018Every high wind watch in 2018

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.