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High Wind Warning 45, NWS Cheyenne, WY

November 17, 2020Albany County, Carbon County, Laramie County, Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Nov 17, 2020, 3:00 AM MST for Albany County, Carbon County, Laramie County, Wyoming. It took effect at Nov 17, 2020, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 36 hr. 39 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 17, 2020, 3:00 AM MST (10:00 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 17, 2020, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Nov 19, 2020, 5:00 AM MST
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

Counties Albany County, WY, Carbon County, WY, Laramie County, WY

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:03 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
Nov 17, 8:48 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 Nw Elk Mountain, WYELK MOUNTAIN WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 37 MPH.
Nov 17, 10:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 Nw Elk Mountain, WYELK MOUNTAIN WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 33 MPH.
Nov 18, 12:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 633 Nw Elk Mountain, WY
Nov 18, 4:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 713 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Nov 18, 4:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 667 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY18 6.8 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Nov 18, 4:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 787 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY18 6.8 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Nov 18, 5:22 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Nov 18, 5:22 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY20 2.5 SE ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Nov 18, 5:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 595 Nw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY21 5.5 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Nov 18, 6:13 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 682 Wnw Centennial, WYMESONET STATION FW6033 CENTENNIAL.
Nov 18, 6:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Nw Centennial, WYMESONET STATION EW9850 MORRISON.
Nov 18, 6:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 783 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Nov 18, 6:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 635 Nw Arlington, WY
Nov 18, 6:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 733 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Nov 18, 6:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 711 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Nov 18, 7:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 732 Nw Centennial, WYMESONET STATION EW9850 MORRISON WIND SPEEDS AT 35 TO 40 MPH.
Nov 18, 8:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 753 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT) WIND SPEEDS AT 38 TO 43 MPH.
Nov 18, 9:22 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 773 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT) WINDS SPEEDS AT 39 TO 44 MPH.
Nov 18, 9:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 763 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT) WIND SPEEDS AT 37 TO 42 MPH.
Nov 18, 10:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 783 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY20 2.5 SE ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT) WIND SPEEDS AT 37 TO 42 MPH.
Nov 18, 10:26 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Ene Buford, WYMESONET STATION WY37 1.1 E BUFORD (WYDOT) WIND SPEEDS AT 42-45 MPH.
Nov 18, 10:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Ene Buford, WYMESONET STATION WY37 1.1 E BUFORD (WYDOT) WIND SPEED AT 43 TO 48 MPH.
Nov 18, 10:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 645 Nw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY21 5.5 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT) WIND SPEEDS AT 43-48 MPH.
Nov 18, 10:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 803 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY20 2.5 SE ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT) WIND SPEEDS AT 47 TO 52 MPH.
Nov 18, 10:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 589 Wnw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY17 8.9 S HANNA (WYDOT) WIND SPEED AT 41-46 MPH.
Nov 18, 10:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Ne Rawlins, WYASOS STATION KRWL 1 ENE RAWLINS WIND SPEEDS AT 31-36 MPH.
Nov 18, 11:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 651 Wnw Seminoe Dam, WYSEMINOE DAM HADS SITE. GUST TO 64 MPH AT 145 PM.
Nov 18, 11:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Nw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY22 2.7 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT) WIND SPEEDS AT 39-44 MPH.
Nov 18, 11:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Ne Rawlins, WYASOS STATION KRWL 1 ENE RAWLINS WIND SPEEDS AT 38-43 MPH.
Nov 18, 12:50 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Skyline, WY
Nov 18, 1:16 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 562 W Medicine Bow, WY
Nov 18, 1:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 637 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT) WIND SPEEDS AT 34-39 MPH.
Nov 18, 1:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Rawlins, WY
Nov 18, 1:46 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 657 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT) WIND SPEEDS AT 38-23 MPH.
Nov 18, 1:52 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 657 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT) WIND SPEEDS AT 42-47 MPH.
Nov 18, 2:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5912 Ene North Fork Campg, WYQUEALY DOME WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 45 MPH.
Nov 18, 2:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5913 Ne Centennial, WYMESONET STATION WY26 12.6 NE CENTENNIAL (WYDOT) WIND SPEEDS AT 40-45 MPH.
Nov 18, 2:55 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Saratoga, WY
Nov 18, 3:03 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Laramie, WY

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, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 274 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 2020-11-17Temperature 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 2020-11-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 97 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
2183 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
60 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
97 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
220 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

864 
WWUS75 KCYS 171000
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
300 AM MST Tue Nov 17 2020

WYZ106-117-171100-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.A.0032.201118T0700Z-201119T0100Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
300 AM MST Tue Nov 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts of 45 to 50 MPH are still possible over these areas on
Tuesday night and Wednesday, strongest on Wednesday afternoon.

$$

WYZ110-180000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0032.201118T0700Z-201119T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0045.201118T0000Z-201119T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
300 AM MST Tue Nov 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM
MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between
  Laramie and Rawlins. 

* WHEN...5 PM today until 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* 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, especially near Arlington and Elk Mountain.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-113-115-180000-
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.A.0032.201118T1200Z-201119T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Rawlins, Saratoga, Encampment, Bosler, and Laramie
300 AM MST Tue Nov 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Lower elevations of Carbon and Albany counties,
  including the cities of Rawlins, Saratoga, and Laramie. This
  includes much of Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Cheyenne.

* WHEN...5 AM until 5 PM MST Wednesday. 

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-180000-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.A.0032.201118T0000Z-201119T0000Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
300 AM MST Tue Nov 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...5 PM today until 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

CLH
7 follow-up statements
500 
WWUS75 KCYS 172000
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
100 PM MST Tue Nov 17 2020

WYZ116-181200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0032.201118T0000Z-201119T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0045.201118T1200Z-201119T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
100 PM MST Tue Nov 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Sustained west to southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 5 AM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-181200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0045.201118T0000Z-201119T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
100 PM MST Tue Nov 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sustained southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to
  70 mph.

* WHERE...Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between 
  Laramie and Rawlins.

* WHEN...5 PM today until 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* 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, especially near Arlington and Elk Mountain.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-113-115-181200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0032.201118T1200Z-201119T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Rawlins, Saratoga, Encampment, Bosler, and Laramie
100 PM MST Tue Nov 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Lower elevations of Carbon and Albany counties, 
  including the cities of Rawlins, Saratoga, and Laramie. This 
  includes much of Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Cheyenne.

* WHEN...5 AM until 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$
403 
WWUS75 KCYS 180905
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
205 AM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

WYZ104-105-109-113-115-190000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0032.201118T1200Z-201119T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0045.201118T1200Z-201119T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Rawlins, Saratoga, Encampment, Bosler, and Laramie
205 AM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO
5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Lower elevations west of the Laramie Range, including
  the cities of Rawlins, Saratoga, and Laramie. This includes much
  of Interstate 80 west of Cheyenne. 

* WHEN...5 AM until 5 PM MST today. The strongest winds will occur
  during the late morning and early afternoon. 

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-190000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-201119T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
205 AM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Sustained southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 
  75 mph possible. 

* WHERE...Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between 
  Laramie and Rawlins.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. 

* 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, especially near Arlington and Elk Mountain.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-190000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0045.201118T1200Z-201119T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
205 AM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Sustained west to southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph.

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

* WHEN...5 AM MST until 5 PM MST today. 

* 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
281 
WWUS75 KCYS 182004
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
104 PM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

WYZ110-190000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-201119T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
104 PM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will 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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-113-115-190000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-201119T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Rawlins, Saratoga, Encampment, Bosler, and Laramie
104 PM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Shirley Basin, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, 
  Laramie Valley, Upper North Platte River Basin and Central 
  Carbon County Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will 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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-190415-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-201119T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
104 PM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will 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.

&&

$$
481 
WWUS75 KCYS 182016 AAA 
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
116 PM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

WYZ110-190000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-201119T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
116 PM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-113-115-190000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-201119T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Rawlins, Saratoga, Encampment, Bosler, and Laramie
116 PM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Shirley Basin, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, 
  Laramie Valley, Upper North Platte River Basin and Central 
  Carbon County Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-190430-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-201119T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
116 PM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
571 
WWUS75 KCYS 182027 AAA 
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
127 PM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

WYZ110-190000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-201119T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
127 PM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-113-115-190000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-201119T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Rawlins, Saratoga, Encampment, Bosler, and Laramie
127 PM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Shirley Basin, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Laramie
  Valley, Upper North Platte River Basin and Central Carbon County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-190600-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-201119T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
127 PM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
106 
WWUS75 KCYS 182352
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
452 PM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

WYZ110-190100-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-201119T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
452 PM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds in the warned area are decreasing in intensity and are no
longer expected to reach warning levels. Therefore...the High Wind
Warning will be allowed to expire on time at 5PM.

$$

WYZ104-105-109-113-115-190100-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-201119T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Rawlins, Saratoga, Encampment, Bosler, and Laramie
452 PM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds in the warned area are decreasing in intensity and are no
longer expected to reach warning levels. Therefore...the High Wind
Warning will be allowed to expire on time at 5PM.

$$

WYZ116-191200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-201119T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
452 PM MST Wed Nov 18 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 58 mph.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
232 
WWUS75 KCYS 191150
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
450 AM MST Thu Nov 19 2020

WYZ116-191300-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-201119T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
450 AM MST Thu Nov 19 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Wind gusts up to 45 MPH will remain possible today. 

$$

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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.