Alert archive / Wyoming / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 16, NWS Cheyenne, WY
NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Feb 18, 2021, 3:05 AM MST for 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Feb 18, 2021, 4:00 PM MST. It was in force for 25 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
- Feb 18, 2021, 3:05 AM MST (10:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 18, 2021, 4:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Feb 19, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
- In force
- 25 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 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 6:46 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | WYDOT SENSOR AT ARLINGTON. SUSTAINED WINDS OF 42 MPH. |
| Feb 18, 6:52 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | SUSTAINED WINDS OF 45 MPH WITH VISIBILITY DOWN TO ONE HALF MILE IN BLOWING SNOW. |
| Feb 18, 7:12 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | WYDOT SENSOR AT COOPER COVE. |
| Feb 18, 8:42 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | WYDOT SENSOR AT COOPER COVE. |
| Feb 18, 8:52 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 5 Nw Arlington, WY | WYDOT SENSOR AT WAGONHOUND. SUSTAINED WINDS OF 44 MPH. |
| Feb 18, 8:52 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | WYDOT SENSOR AT COOPER COVE. |
| Feb 18, 10:12 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | WYDOT SENSOR AT ARLINGTON. SUSTAINED WINDS OF 48 MPH. |
| Feb 19, 12:12 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | MESONET STATION KARL ARLINGTON ALONG INTERSTATE 80 (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 2:02 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | MESONET STATION KARL ARLINGTON ALONG INTERSTATE 80 (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 5:48 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 3 Nw Elk Mountain, WY | MESONET STATION WY19 ELK MOUNTAIN ALONG INTERSTATE 80 (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 5:52 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 Wnw Buford, WY | MESONET STATION WY36 BUFORD EAST ALONG INTERSTATE 80 (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 6:46 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 Ene Buford, WY | MESONET STATION WY37 BUFORD EAST ALONG INTERSTATE 80 (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 7:46 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 1 Ene Buford, WY | MESONET STATION WY37 1.1 E BUFORD (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 7:56 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 3 Nw Elk Mountain, WY | MESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 8:02 AM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 44 | 1 Ene Buford, WY | SUSTAINED WINDS BETWEEN 42 AND 45 MPH FROM 8:02 TO 9:02 AM MESONET STATION WY37 1.1 E BUFORD (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 8:02 AM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 45 | 5 E Buford, WY | SUSTAINED WINDS BETWEEN OF 41 TO 50 MPH BETWEEN 7:56 AM AND 9:02 AM MESONET STATION WY29 4.8 E BUFORD (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 8:26 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | MESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 8:32 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 1 Sse Bordeaux, WY | MESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 8:32 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | Bordeaux, WY | |
| Feb 19, 9:02 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 1 Sse Bordeaux, WY | MESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 9:16 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 7 Nw Elk Mountain, WY | MESONET STATION WY18 HALLECK RIDGE (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 9:22 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Ene Buford, WY | MESONET STATION WY37 1.1 E BUFORD (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 9:22 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | MESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 9:56 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 5 E Buford, WY | MESONET STATION WY29 4.8 E BUFORD (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 10:02 AM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 44 | 1 Ene Buford, WY | SUSTAINED WINDS BETWEEN 40 AND 47 MPH 10:02 TO 11:02 AM MESONET STATION WY37 1.1 E BUFORD (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 10:16 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 8 S Chugwater, WY | MESONET STATION WY40 7.5 S CHUGWATER (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 10:26 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 12 Wsw Warren Af Base, WY | MESONET STATION WY38 11.8 S FEDERAL (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 10:31 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 9 Se Buford, WY | MESONET STATION UP204 9.2 SE BUFORD (UPR). |
| Feb 19, 10:52 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 12 Wsw Warren Af Base, WY | MESONET STATION WY38 11.8 S FEDERAL (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 10:57 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 74 | 9 Se Buford, WY | MESONET STATION UP204 9.2 SE BUFORD (UPR). |
| Feb 19, 10:59 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 80 | 11 Wsw Warren Af Base, WY | MESONET STATION UP226 10.5 NW NATURAL FORT (UPR). |
| Feb 19, 11:04 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 78 | 11 Wsw Warren Af Base, WY | MESONET STATION UP226 10.5 NW NATURAL FORT (UPR). |
| Feb 19, 11:17 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 9 Se Buford, WY | MESONET STATION UP204 9.2 SE BUFORD (UPR). |
| Feb 19, 11:36 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 12 Wsw Warren Af Base, WY | MESONET STATION WY38 11.8 S FEDERAL (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 11:51 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 77 | 11 Wsw Warren Af Base, WY | MESONET STATION UP226 10.5 NW NATURAL FORT (UPR). |
| Feb 19, 12:28 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 11 Wsw Warren Af Base, WY | MESONET STATION UP226 10.5 NW NATURAL FORT (UPR). |
| Feb 19, 12:30 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 Nw Cheyenne, WY | ASOS STATION KCYS CHEYENNE AIRPORT - CYS. |
| Feb 19, 1:02 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | MESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT). |
| Feb 19, 1:30 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 11 Wsw Warren Af Base, WY | MESONET STATION UP226 10.5 NW NATURAL FORT (UPR). |
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, 10.1 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
- 1078 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 20 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 40 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 139 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
057 WWUS75 KCYS 181005 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 305 AM MST Thu Feb 18 2021 WYZ106-110-116-117-200000- /O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0009.210218T2300Z-210220T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0016.210218T2300Z-210220T0000Z/ 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 305 AM MST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Arlington along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins, South Laramie Range and adjacent Foothills including Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne, and Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Friday. * 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. Areas of blowing and drifting snow may also result in slick roads and reduced visibilities, especially along I-80 between Rawlins and Laramie. 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. && $$ WYZ107-115-118-200000- /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0016.210219T1600Z-210220T0000Z/ East Platte County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Wheatland, Guernsey, Bosler, Laramie, and Cheyenne 305 AM MST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...East Platte County, Laramie Valley and Central Laramie County Counties, including Cheyenne, Laramie, and Wheatland. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for vehicle blow overs. Areas of drifting snow may also result in slick roads and reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AB
6 follow-up statements
346 WWUS75 KCYS 182220 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 320 PM MST Thu Feb 18 2021 WYZ106-110-116-117-191200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0016.210218T2300Z-210220T0000Z/ 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 320 PM MST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Arlington along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins, South Laramie Range and adjacent Foothills including Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne, and Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * 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. Areas of blowing and drifting snow may also result in slick roads and reduced visibilities, especially along I-80 between Rawlins and Laramie. 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. && $$ WYZ107-115-118-191200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0016.210219T1600Z-210220T0000Z/ East Platte County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Wheatland, Guernsey, Bosler, Laramie, and Cheyenne 320 PM MST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...East Platte County, Laramie Valley and Central Laramie County Counties, including Cheyenne, Laramie, and Wheatland. * WHEN...From 9 AM MST until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for vehicle blow overs. Areas of drifting snow may also result in slick roads and reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ CLH
667 WWUS75 KCYS 182223 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 323 PM MST Thu Feb 18 2021 WYZ106-110-116-117-191200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0016.210218T2300Z-210220T0000Z/ 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 323 PM MST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Arlington along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins, South Laramie Range and adjacent Foothills including Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne, and Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * 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. Areas of blowing and drifting snow may also result in slick roads and reduced visibilities, especially along Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Laramie. 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. && $$ WYZ107-115-118-191200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0016.210219T1600Z-210220T0000Z/ East Platte County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Wheatland, Guernsey, Bosler, Laramie, and Cheyenne 323 PM MST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...East Platte County including Glendo and Wheatland, Central Laramie County including the city of Cheyenne, and the Laramie Valley including the city of Laramie. * WHEN...9 AM MST until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for vehicle blow overs. Areas of drifting snow may also result in slick roads and reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ CLH
882 WWUS75 KCYS 191115 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 415 AM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 WYZ106-110-116-117-200000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210220T0000Z/ 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 415 AM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Arlington along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins, South Laramie Range and adjacent Foothills including Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne, and Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * 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. Areas of blowing and drifting snow may also result in slick roads and reduced visibilities, especially along Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Laramie. 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. && $$ WYZ107-115-118-200000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0016.210219T1600Z-210220T0000Z/ East Platte County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Wheatland, Guernsey, Bosler, Laramie, and Cheyenne 415 AM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...East Platte County including Glendo and Wheatland, Central Laramie County including the city of Cheyenne, and the Laramie Valley including the city of Laramie. * WHEN...9 AM MST until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for vehicle blow overs. Areas of drifting snow may also result in slick roads and reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
271 WWUS75 KCYS 191343 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 643 AM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 WYZ107-115-118-200000- /O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0016.210219T1343Z-210220T0000Z/ East Platte County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Wheatland, Guernsey, Bosler, Laramie, and Cheyenne 643 AM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...East Platte County including Glendo and Wheatland, Central Laramie County including the city of Cheyenne, and the Laramie Valley including the city of Laramie. * 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. Areas of drifting snow may also result in slick roads and reduced visibilities. 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. && $$ WYZ106-110-116-117-200000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210220T0000Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range- South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 643 AM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Arlington along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins, South Laramie Range and adjacent Foothills including Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne, and Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for vehicle blow overs. Areas of blowing and drifting snow may also result in slick roads and reduced visibilities, especially along Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Laramie. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Braun
557 WWUS75 KCYS 192016 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 116 PM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 WYZ106-110-116-117-200000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210220T0000Z/ 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 116 PM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Areas of blowing and drifting snow are also likely. * WHERE...Arlington along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins, South Laramie Range and adjacent Foothills including Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne, and Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. * WHEN...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. Areas of blowing and drifting snow may also result in slick roads and reduced visibilities, especially along Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Laramie. 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. && $$ WYZ107-115-118-200000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210220T0000Z/ East Platte County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Wheatland, Guernsey, Bosler, Laramie, and Cheyenne 116 PM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...East Platte County including Glendo and Wheatland, Central Laramie County including the city of Cheyenne, and the Laramie Valley including the city of Laramie. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST today. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for vehicle blow overs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ CLH
643 WWUS75 KCYS 192334 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 434 PM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 WYZ106-110-116-117-200045- /O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210220T0000Z/ 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 434 PM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... Since wind speeds have decreased, the high wind warning will be allowed to expire at 5 PM. $$ WYZ107-115-118-200045- /O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210220T0000Z/ East Platte County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Wheatland, Guernsey, Bosler, Laramie, and Cheyenne 434 PM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... Since wind speeds have decreased, the high wind warning will be allowed to expire at 5 PM. $$ Rubin
The office that day
Everything else NWS Cheyenne, WY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 3:01 AM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | CYS | Albany, Carbon | 3 days |
Nearby
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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.