Alert archive / Wyoming / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 9, NWS Cheyenne, WY
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 1:10 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 Wnw Buford, WY | BUFORD UPR SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 51 MPH. |
| Jan 25, 1:10 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | COOPER COVE WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 40 MPH. |
| Jan 25, 1:24 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 1 Ene Buford, WY | BUFORD WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 42 MPH. |
| Jan 25, 1:45 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 9 Sse Crystal Lake Camp, WY | LYNCH UPR SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 52 MPH. |
| Jan 25, 1:56 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 2 E Arlington, WY | ARLINGTON WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 44 MPH. |
| Jan 25, 3:00 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 10 Ese Crystal Lake Cam, WY | EMKAY UPR SITE. GUST 70 MPH AT 245PM. GUST 58 MPH AT. |
| Jan 25, 3:00 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 10 Ese Crystal Lake Cam, WY | EMKAY UPR SITE. GUST 70 MPH AT 245PM. GUST 58 MPH AT 230PM. |
| Jan 25, 7:12 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | COOPER COVE WYDOT SITE. |
| Jan 25, 7:12 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | WYDOT 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.
- 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
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.