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High Wind Warning 41, NWS Cheyenne, WY

November 7, 20208 counties in Nebraska; 4 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Nov 7, 2020, 3:37 AM MST for 8 counties in Nebraska; 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Nov 7, 2020, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 12 hr. 24 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
Nov 7, 2020, 3:37 AM MST (10:37 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 7, 2020, 11:00 PM MST
Expired
Nov 8, 2020, 11:00 AM MST
In force
12 hr
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, Carbon County, WY, Laramie County, WY, Platte County, WY

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Nov 8, 12:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 497 N Rockport, WYMESONET STATION CO128 085S309 WYOMING BORDER.
Nov 8, 2:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Sse Bordeaux, WYMESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT).
Nov 8, 4:02 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY18 6.8 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Nov 8, 4:02 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 651 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Nov 8, 4:22 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 588 S Sibley Peak, WYMESONET STATION WY1 8.4 S SIBLEY PEAK (WYDOT).
Nov 8, 4:22 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Nov 8, 5:02 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Vedauwoo, WYMESONET STATION KVDW VEDAUWOO (WYDOT).
Nov 8, 5:10 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5311 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMESONET STATION UP226 10.5 NW NATURAL FORT (UPR).
Nov 8, 6:02 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Nov 8, 6:02 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 633 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY20 2.5 SE ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Nov 8, 6:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Nov 8, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 0.51 N Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-177 LARAMIE 0.8 N.
Nov 8, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 0.56 Ne Riverside, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-CR-32 RIVERSIDE 6.1 NE.
Nov 8, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 13 Ese Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-98 LARAMIE 3.3 ESE.
Nov 8, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 18 N Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-67 LARAMIE 7.7 N.
Nov 8, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.12 Ene Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-138 LARAMIE 1.8 ENE.
Nov 8, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.12 N Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-45 LARAMIE 1.7 N.
Nov 8, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.42 Ese Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-171 LARAMIE 2.5 ESE.
Nov 8, 7:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Wnw Buford, WYI80/US30 LONE TREE.
Nov 8, 7:22 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 653 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Nov 8, 7:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Sw Federal, WYMESONET STATION WY48 7.4 SW FEDERAL (WYDOT).
Nov 8, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 0.53 Se Laramie, WYCO-OP OBSERVER STATION LRMW4 3.2 SE LARAMIE.
Nov 8, 8:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6510 Ese Crystal Lake Cam, WYEMKAY UPR SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 58 MPH. GUST TO 56 MPH AT 1040 AM.
Nov 8, 8:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 527 N Rockport, WYMESONET STATION CO128 085S309 WYOMING BORDER.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 00:00Z, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 229 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 2020-11-07Temperature 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 2020-11-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 199 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
3503 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
50 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
199 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
166 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

616 
WWUS75 KCYS 071037
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
337 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

WYZ106-110-116-117-081800-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0027.201108T0600Z-201108T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0041.201108T0600Z-201108T1800Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
337 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation assets. Light weight and high
  profiles vehicles and those towing camper trailers face a high
  risk of blow offs or blowovers. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ003-019>021-054-055-096-WYZ119-081500-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0027.201108T0800Z-201108T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0041.201108T0800Z-201108T1500Z/
Box Butte-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Morrill-
Kimball County-Cheyenne-South Sioux-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Alliance, Scottsbluff, Gering, 
Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, 
Brownson, Sidney, Agate, and Pine Bluffs
337 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, East Laramie County County. In Nebraska, 
  Box Butte, Scotts Bluff County, Banner County, Morrill, 
  Kimball County, Cheyenne and South Sioux Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling on 
  east to west oriented roads and highways.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ002-081500-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0041.201108T0800Z-201108T1500Z/
Dawes-
Including the cities of Chadron and Chadron St Park
337 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dawes County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling on 
  east to west oriented roads and highways.

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
573 
WWUS75 KCYS 072101
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
201 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

WYZ106-110-116-117-081200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.201108T0600Z-201108T1800Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
201 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between
  Laramie and Rawlins, Interstate 80 Summit between Laramie and
  Cheyenne, and Interstate 25 near Bordeaux between Chugwater and
  Wheatland. 

* WHEN...11 PM this evening until 11 AM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-096-WYZ119-081200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.201108T0800Z-201108T1500Z/
Dawes-Box Butte-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Morrill-
Kimball County-Cheyenne-South Sioux-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, 
Redington, Kimball, Brownson, Sidney, Agate, and Pine Bluffs
201 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, East Laramie County County. In Nebraska, 
  Box Butte, Scotts Bluff County, Banner County, Morrill, 
  Kimball County, Cheyenne and South Sioux Counties.

* WHEN...1 AM until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* 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.
&&

$$

CLH
079 
WWUS75 KCYS 081008
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
308 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

WYZ106-110-116-117-081800-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-201108T1800Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
308 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between 
  Laramie and Rawlins, Interstate 80 Summit between Laramie and 
  Cheyenne, and Interstate 25 near Bordeaux between Chugwater 
  and Wheatland.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-096-WYZ119-081500-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-201108T1500Z/
Dawes-Box Butte-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Morrill-
Kimball County-Cheyenne-South Sioux-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, 
Redington, Kimball, Brownson, Sidney, Agate, and Pine Bluffs
308 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, East Laramie County County. In Nebraska, 
  Box Butte, Scotts Bluff County, Banner County, Morrill, 
  Kimball County, Cheyenne and South Sioux Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Braun
940 
WWUS75 KCYS 081511
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
811 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-096-WYZ119-081615-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-201108T1500Z/
Dawes-Box Butte-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Morrill-
Kimball County-Cheyenne-South Sioux-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, 
Redington, Kimball, Brownson, Sidney, Agate, and Pine Bluffs
811 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The threat for strong wind gusts in excess of 60 MPH has ended
across the Nebraska Panhandle. 

$$

WYZ106-110-116-117-081800-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-201108T1800Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
811 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between 
  Laramie and Rawlins, Interstate 80 Summit between Laramie and 
  Cheyenne, and Interstate 25 near Bordeaux between Chugwater 
  and Wheatland.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST 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...

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.&&

$$

CLH
649 
WWUS75 KCYS 081813
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1113 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

WYZ106-110-116-117-081915-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-201108T1800Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
1113 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Wind gusts of 40 to 50 MPH will remain possible through this
afternoon. However, the potential for gusts in excess of 60 MPH
has diminished. 

$$

CLH

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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.