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High Wind Warning 9, NWS Cheyenne, WY

January 25, 20204 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Jan 25, 2020, 2:26 AM MST for 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Jan 25, 2020, 1:01 PM MST. It was in force for 19 hr. 9 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
Jan 25, 2020, 2:26 AM MST (09:26 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 25, 2020, 1:01 PM MST
Expired
Jan 26, 2020, 8:00 AM MST
In force
19 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 09:29 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
Jan 25, 1:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Wnw Buford, WYBUFORD UPR SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 51 MPH.
Jan 25, 1:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Ese Arlington, WYCOOPER COVE WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 40 MPH.
Jan 25, 1:24 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 Ene Buford, WYBUFORD WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 42 MPH.
Jan 25, 1:45 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 599 Sse Crystal Lake Camp, WYLYNCH UPR SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 52 MPH.
Jan 25, 1:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 E Arlington, WYARLINGTON WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 44 MPH.
Jan 25, 3:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6910 Ese Crystal Lake Cam, WYEMKAY UPR SITE. GUST 70 MPH AT 245PM. GUST 58 MPH AT.
Jan 25, 3:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6910 Ese Crystal Lake Cam, WYEMKAY UPR SITE. GUST 70 MPH AT 245PM. GUST 58 MPH AT 230PM.
Jan 25, 7:12 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Ese Arlington, WYCOOPER COVE WYDOT SITE.
Jan 25, 7:12 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Ese Arlington, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT COOPER COVE, NORTHWEST OF LARAMIE.

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, 9.4 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 2020-01-25Temperature 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 2020-01-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 93 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
1477 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
93 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
53 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

604 
WWUS75 KCYS 250926
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
226 AM MST Sat Jan 25 2020

WYZ110-260000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0008.200125T2100Z-200126T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0009.200125T2100Z-200126T1500Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
226 AM MST Sat Jan 25 2020

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

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...2 PM this afternoon through 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel will be hazardous,
  especially for light, high profile vehicles including camping
  and tractor trailers. Snow showers could result in areas of low
  visibility and slick road conditions.

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. Secure loose outdoor
objects.

&&

$$

WYZ116-260000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0008.200125T2100Z-200126T1500Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
226 AM MST Sat Jan 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 MPH with occasional gusts of 55 to 
  60 MPH possible.

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

* WHEN...2 PM this afternoon through 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Potential blow off and blow
  over risk for light weight and high profile vehicles such as 
  empty or light load semis and camper trailers.

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
026 
WWUS75 KCYS 251554
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
854 AM MST Sat Jan 25 2020

WYZ116-260000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0008.200125T2100Z-200126T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0009.200126T0000Z-200126T1500Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
854 AM MST Sat Jan 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM
MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 MPH with occasional gusts of 55 to 
  60 MPH possible.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Potential blow off and 
  blow over risk for light weight and high profile vehicles such 
  as empty or light load semis and camper trailers.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-260000-
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0009.200126T0000Z-200126T1500Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
854 AM MST Sat Jan 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM
MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County
  County. Including Bordeaux along Interstate 25 at mile marker
  71.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel will be hazardous,
  especially for light, high profile vehicles including camping
  and tractor trailers. 


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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-260000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0009.200125T2100Z-200126T1500Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
854 AM MST Sat Jan 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...2 PM this afternoon through 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel will be hazardous, 
  especially for light, high profile vehicles including camping 
  and tractor trailers. Snow showers could result in areas of 
  low visibility and slick road conditions.

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.

&&

$$
108 
WWUS75 KCYS 252001
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
101 PM MST Sat Jan 25 2020

WYZ110-261200-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0009.200125T2001Z-200126T1500Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
101 PM MST Sat Jan 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel will be hazardous, 
  especially for light, high profile vehicles including camping 
  and tractor trailers. Snow showers could result in areas of 
  low visibility and slick road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-116-261200-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0009.200125T2001Z-200126T1500Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, 
and Vedauwoo
101 PM MST Sat Jan 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Potential blow off and 
  blow over risk for light weight and high profile vehicles such 
  as empty or light load semis and camper trailers.

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.

&&

$$
640 
WWUS75 KCYS 252200
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
300 PM MST Sat Jan 25 2020

WYZ117-261200-
/O.EXA.KCYS.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200126T1500Z/
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
300 PM MST Sat Jan 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range Foothills including the towns of
  Federal...Horse Creek and Whitaker.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Potential blow off and 
  blow over risk for light weight and high profile vehicles such 
  as empty or light load semis and camper trailers.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-261200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200126T1500Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
300 PM MST Sat Jan 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel will be hazardous, 
  especially for light, high profile vehicles including camping 
  and tractor trailers. Snow showers could result in areas of 
  low visibility and slick road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-116-261200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200126T1500Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, 
and Vedauwoo
300 PM MST Sat Jan 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit
  between Cheyenne and Laramie. Interstate 25 near Bordeaux at
  miler marker 71.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Potential blow off and 
  blow over risk for light weight and high profile vehicles such 
  as empty or light load semis and camper trailers.

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.

&&

$$
226 
WWUS75 KCYS 261443
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
743 AM MST Sun Jan 26 2020

WYZ110-261545-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200126T1500Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
743 AM MST Sun Jan 26 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...

$$

WYZ106-116-117-261545-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200126T1500Z/
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
743 AM MST Sun Jan 26 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...

Winds are expected to remain below warning levels this morning
through the afternoon. Therefore...the High Wind Warning will be
allowed to expire on time at 8 AM.

$$

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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.