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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Riverton, WY

January 8, 2018Fremont County, Natrona County, Sweetwater County, Wyoming

NWS Riverton, WY issued this high wind warning at Jan 8, 2018, 12:37 PM MST for Fremont County, Natrona County, Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It took effect at Jan 8, 2018, 9:00 PM MST. It was in force for 26 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
Jan 8, 2018, 12:37 PM MST (19:37 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 8, 2018, 9:00 PM MST
Expired
Jan 9, 2018, 10:49 PM MST
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Riverton, WY

Counties Fremont County, WY, Natrona County, WY, Sweetwater County, WY

The radar

The Riverton/Lander radar (KRIW), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:39 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

Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 62 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 12:00Z on 2018-01-08Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2018-01-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 111 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2380 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
111 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
172 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

512 
WWUS75 KRIW 081937
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1237 PM MST Mon Jan 8 2018

...High Winds Possible From Beaver Rim to Casper Area Tonight
through Tuesday Evening....

.Southwest winds are expected to increase ahead of an approaching
cold front today and tonight. High winds with gusts over 60 mph
will be possible this evening through Tuesday evening. Winds are
expected to diminish Wednesday morning as the cold front closes
in.

WYZ019-091000-
/O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0001.180109T0400Z-180110T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0002.180109T0400Z-180110T0700Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Including the city of Jeffrey City
1237 PM MST Mon Jan 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT
MST TUESDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to midnight
MST Tuesday night. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Southwest winds will gradually increase through the day
  today. After 9 pm this evening, high winds will be possible. 
  These high winds could persist through midnight Tuesday night. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds of 35 to 45 mph along with gusts of 55 
  to 65 mph possible. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds may cause a blow over risk 
  along area highways, including Highways 287 and 122. High 
  profile vehicles are especially at risk for a blow over. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ020-091000-
/O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0001.180109T0400Z-180110T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0002.180109T0400Z-180110T0700Z/
Natrona County Lower Elevations-
Including the city of Casper
1237 PM MST Mon Jan 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT
MST TUESDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to midnight
MST Tuesday night. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Southwest winds will gradually increase through the day
  today. After 9 pm this evening, high winds will be possible. 
  These high winds could persist through midnight Tuesday night. 

* WINDS...A south southwest wind gusts of 50 mph have already been
  observed along Outer Drive today. Southwest winds of 35 to 45
  mph along with gusts of 55 to 65 mph possible. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds may cause a blow over risk 
  along area highways, including Outer Drive just south of 
  Casper. High profile vehicles are especially at risk for a 
  blow over. 

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
336 
WWUS75 KRIW 090323
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
823 PM MST Mon Jan 8 2018

...High Winds Likely From Beaver Rim to the Casper Area through 
Tuesday Evening....

.Strong winds aloft and a strong pressure gradient will result in
high winds across southeast Fremont into Natrona counties tonight
through Tuesday evening. Winds are expected to diminish Wednesday
morning as the cold front pulls across the area.

WYZ019-091130-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0002.180109T0400Z-180110T0700Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Including the city of Jeffrey City
823 PM MST Mon Jan 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* TIMING...Tonight through midnight Tuesday night, with the most 
  widespread high winds occurring during the day Tuesday. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds of 35 to 45 mph along with gusts of 55
  to 65 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Enhanced blow over risk for
  light and high profile vehicles especially along highway 287,
  789. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ020-091130-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0002.180109T0400Z-180110T0700Z/
Natrona County Lower Elevations-
Including the city of Casper
823 PM MST Mon Jan 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* TIMING...Tonight through midnight Tuesday night, with the most 
  widespread high winds occurring during the day Tuesday. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.
  Localized higher gusts are expected along Outer Drive on the
  south side of Casper.  

* IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds may cause a blow over risk along
  area highways, including Outer Drive on the south side of 
  Casper. High profile vehicles are especially at risk for a blow 
  over. 

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.

&&

$$

TEAM RIVERTON/21
262 
WWUS75 KRIW 090933
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
233 AM MST Tue Jan 9 2018

...High Winds Likely From Beaver Rim to Casper Area through 
this evening....

.Strong winds aloft and a strong pressure gradient will result in
high winds across southeast Fremont into Natrona County today  
through this evening. Winds are expected to diminish Wednesday 
morning as the cold front pulls across the area.

WYZ019-092300-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180110T0700Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Including the city of Jeffrey City
233 AM MST Tue Jan 9 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Today through midnight tonight, with the most 
  widespread high winds occurring during the day today. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds of 35 to 45 mph along with gusts of 55
  to 65 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Enhanced blow over risk for  
  light and high profile vehicles especially along highway 287, 
  789. 

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.

&&

&&

$$

WYZ020-092300-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180110T0700Z/
Natrona County Lower Elevations-
Including the city of Casper
233 AM MST Tue Jan 9 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Today through midnight tonight, with the most  
  widespread high winds occurring during the day today. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.
  Localized higher gusts are expected along Outer Drive on the
  south side of Casper. Winds have already gusted to 49 mph along
  Outer Drive at 1240 am this morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds may cause a blow over risk along
  area highways, including Outer Drive on the south side of  
  Casper. High profile vehicles are especially at risk for a blow 
  over. 

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.

&&

$$

TEAM RIVERTON
452 
WWUS75 KRIW 092122
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
222 PM MST Tue Jan 9 2018

...High Winds Likely From Beaver Rim to Casper Area through this
evening....

.Strong winds aloft and a strong pressure gradient will result in
high winds across southeast Fremont into Natrona County today
through this evening. Winds are expected to diminish Wednesday
morning as the cold front pulls across the area.

WYZ019-100700-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180110T0700Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Including the city of Jeffrey City
222 PM MST Tue Jan 9 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Today through midnight tonight, with the most 
  widespread high winds occurring during the day today. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds of 25 to 40 mph along with gusts of 45
  to 60 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Enhanced blow over risk 
  for light and high profile vehicles especially along highway 
  287, 789. 

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.

&&

&&

$$

WYZ020-100700-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180110T0700Z/
Natrona County Lower Elevations-
Including the city of Casper
222 PM MST Tue Jan 9 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Today through midnight tonight, with the most 
  widespread high winds occurring during the day today. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.
  Localized higher gusts are expected along Outer Drive on the
  south side of Casper. Winds have already gusted to over 60 mph
  along Outer Drive this afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds may cause a blow over risk 
  along area highways, including Outer Drive on the south side 
  of Casper. High profile vehicles are especially at risk for a 
  blow over. 

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.

&&

$$
660 
WWUS75 KRIW 100549
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1049 PM MST Tue Jan 9 2018


WYZ019-020-100700-
/O.CAN.KRIW.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180110T0700Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City and Casper
1049 PM MST Tue Jan 9 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

Widespread high wind conditions are no longer occurring. Therefore
the high wind warning has been cancelled. Expect areas of
southwest wind of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph overnight. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 8, 2:33 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchRIWFremont, Natrona, Sweetwater10 hr
Jan 8, 2:41 AM MSTWinter Storm WatchRIWFremont, Lincoln, Sublette, Teton10 hr
Jan 8, 12:30 PM MSTWinter Storm WarningRIWFremont, Lincoln, Sublette, Teton48 hr
Jan 8, 12:30 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryRIWFremont, Hot Springs, Lincoln, Park, Sublette, Teton48 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.