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High Wind Warning 39, NWS Cheyenne, WY

October 30, 20204 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Oct 30, 2020, 2:37 AM MDT for 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Oct 30, 2020, 6:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 12 hr. 15 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
Oct 30, 2020, 2:37 AM MDT (08:37 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 30, 2020, 6:00 PM MDT
Expired
Oct 31, 2020, 6:26 AM MDT
In force
12 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 08:35 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Oct 30, 10:22 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Oct 30, 11:26 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Ese Arlington, WYCOOPER COVER BY ARLINGTON.
Oct 30, 11:36 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 597 Nw Elk Mountain, WYHALLECK RIDGE BY ELK MOUNTAIN. SUSTAINED 47 MPH.
Oct 30, 11:36 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Arlington, WYSUSTAINED 44 MPH.
Oct 30, 11:56 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Nw Elk Mountain, WYHALLECK RIDGE BY ELK MNOUNTAIN. SUSTAINED 52 MPH.
Oct 31, 12:08 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Arlington, WYSUSTAINED 47 MPH.
Oct 31, 1:40 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 679 S Wheatland, WYI-25 EXIT AT BORDEAUX. SUSTAINED 44 MPH.
Oct 31, 1:46 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Nw Elk Mountain, WY
Oct 31, 1:56 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 647 Ese Arlington, WYCOOPER COVE BY ARLINGTON. SUSTAINED 41 MPH.
Oct 31, 2:54 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 W Buford, WYLONE TREE. SUSTAINED 44 MPH.
Oct 31, 2:55 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 W Buford, WYBUFORD UPR SITE. SUSTAINED 47 MPH.
Oct 31, 3:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5821 Wsw Cheyenne, WYLYNCH WEST UPR SITE. SUSTAINED 50 MPH.
Oct 31, 3:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5823 W Cheyenne, WYREMOUNT ROAD. SUSTAINED 47 MPH.
Oct 31, 3:16 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 585 Nne Buford, WYHYNDS LODGE ROAD.
Oct 31, 3:55 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5814 Wsw Cheyenne, WYEMKWY UPR SITE.

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 00:00Z, 8.6 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Riverton, WY at 00:00Z on 2020-10-30Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2020-10-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 34 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2939 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
34 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-55 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

763 
WWUS75 KCYS 300837
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
237 AM MDT Fri Oct 30 2020

WYZ110-310000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0026.201031T0300Z-201031T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0039.201031T0000Z-201031T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
237 AM MDT Fri Oct 30 2020

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH 
  expected.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Interstate 80 near
  Arlington and Elk Mountain.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  camping and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for 
  vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-117-310000-
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.A.0026.201031T0300Z-201031T1500Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
237 AM MDT Fri Oct 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 MPH with gusts up to 60 MPH 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County
  including Interstate 25 near Bordeaux and South Laramie Range 
  Foothills.

* WHEN...From this evening through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this 
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe 
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

WYZ116-310000-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.A.0026.201031T0300Z-201031T1500Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
237 AM MDT Fri Oct 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH 
  possible.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit
  and Vedauwoo.

* WHEN...From this evening through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

MB
4 follow-up statements
996 
WWUS75 KCYS 302006
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
206 PM MDT Fri Oct 30 2020

WYZ106-116-117-311015-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0026.201031T0300Z-201031T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0039.201031T0300Z-201031T1500Z/
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
206 PM MDT Fri Oct 30 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts over 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, South
  Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for 
  vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-311015-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0039.201031T0000Z-201031T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
206 PM MDT Fri Oct 30 2020

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts over 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  camping and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for 
  vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$
306 
WWUS75 KCYS 310720
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
120 AM MDT Sat Oct 31 2020

WYZ106-116-117-311500-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0039.000000T0000Z-201031T1500Z/
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
120 AM MDT Sat Oct 31 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sustained west to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts
  up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, South
  Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills including the
  Interstate 80 Summit, Vedauwoo and Bordeaux.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for 
  vehicle blow overs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ110-311200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0039.000000T0000Z-201031T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
120 AM MDT Sat Oct 31 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sustained west to southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts
  up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
  Mountain.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  camping and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for 
  vehicle blow overs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
906 
WWUS75 KCYS 311156
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
556 AM MDT Sat Oct 31 2020

WYZ110-311300-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0039.000000T0000Z-201031T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
556 AM MDT Sat Oct 31 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Sustained winds decreased to 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 mph
during the past few hours. The threat for high winds has ended and
the High Wind Warning will expire at 6 AM.

$$

WYZ106-116-117-311500-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0039.000000T0000Z-201031T1500Z/
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
556 AM MDT Sat Oct 31 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sustained west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, South
  Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills including the 
  Interstate 80 Summit, Vedauwoo and Bordeaux.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for 
  vehicle blow overs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
727 
WWUS75 KCYS 311226
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
626 AM MDT Sat Oct 31 2020

WYZ106-116-117-311330-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0039.000000T0000Z-201031T1500Z/
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
626 AM MDT Sat Oct 31 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

West to northwest winds sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to
50 mph are expected early this morning. The threat for high winds
has ended and the High Wind Warning is cancelled.

$$

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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.