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High Wind Warning 32, NWS Cheyenne, WY

September 19, 2021Albany County, Carbon County, Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Sep 19, 2021, 12:56 AM MDT for Albany County, Carbon County, Wyoming. It was in force for 20 hr. 5 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
Sep 19, 2021, 12:56 AM MDT (06:56 UTC)
Expired
Sep 19, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

Counties Albany County, WY, Carbon County, WY

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 140 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:57 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
Sep 19, 3:10 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT) ALONG INTERSTATE 80.
Sep 19, 5:53 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Ne Rawlins, WYASOS STATION KRWL 1 ENE RAWLINS.
Sep 19, 6:26 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 589 Wnw Elk Mountain, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT MILE MARKER 249.
Sep 19, 6:26 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Nw Elk Mountain, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT HALLECK RIDGE. SUSTAINED WINDS 42 MPH.
Sep 19, 6:36 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Ese Arlington, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT COOPER COVE.

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, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 230 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 2021-09-19Temperature 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 2021-09-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 34 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
2582 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
50 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
34 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
45 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

890 
WWUS75 KCYS 190656
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1256 AM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

WYZ110-200300-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0032.210919T0656Z-210920T0300Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
1256 AM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Now until 9 PM MDT Sunday evening.

* 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, particularly along north to south oriented
  roadways. 

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
2 follow-up statements
120 
WWUS75 KCYS 191948
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
148 PM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

WYZ112-114-201200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.FZ.W.0001.210920T0700Z-210920T1400Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
148 PM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected.

* WHERE...Sierra Madre Range and Snowy Range.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing. If recreating outdoors, be sure to have the proper
  clothing for the freezing temperatures.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

WYZ110-201200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.FZ.A.0001.210921T0700Z-210921T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-210920T0300Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
148 PM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts 50 to 60 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 30 possible.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. 
  For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing. If recreating outdoors, be sure to have the proper 
  clothing for the freezing temperatures. 


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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

WYZ103>105-109-111-113-115-116-201200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.FZ.A.0001.210921T0700Z-210921T1400Z/
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-Central Carbon County-Southwest Carbon County-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Garrett, Esterbrook, Seminoe Dam, 
Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin, Rawlins, Baggs, Saratoga, 
Encampment, Laramie, Bosler, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
148 PM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing. If recreating outdoors, be sure to have the proper
  clothing for the freezing temperatures.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$
930 
WWUS75 KCYS 200234
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
834 PM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

WYZ110-201045-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-210920T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.FZ.A.0001.210921T0700Z-210921T1400Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
834 PM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

WYZ112-114-201045-
/O.CON.KCYS.FZ.W.0001.210920T0700Z-210920T1400Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
834 PM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected.

* WHERE...Snowy Range and Sierra Madre Range.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

WYZ103>105-109-111-113-115-116-201045-
/O.CON.KCYS.FZ.A.0001.210921T0700Z-210921T1400Z/
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-Central Carbon County-Southwest Carbon County-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Garrett, Esterbrook, Seminoe Dam, 
Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin, Rawlins, Baggs, Saratoga, 
Encampment, Laramie, Bosler, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
834 PM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Cheyenne, WY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 19, 1:48 PM MDTFreeze WatchCYSAlbany, Carbon, Converse, Laramie, Platte24 hr
Sep 19, 1:48 PM MDTFreeze WarningCYSAlbany, Carbon18 hr

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.