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High Wind Warning 37, NWS Cheyenne, WY

October 27, 2021Albany County, Carbon County, Laramie County, Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Oct 27, 2021, 12:48 AM MDT for Albany County, Carbon County, Laramie County, Wyoming. It took effect at Oct 27, 2021, 4:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 26 hr. 7 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
Oct 27, 2021, 12:48 AM MDT (06:48 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 27, 2021, 4:00 AM MDT
Expired
Oct 28, 2021, 6:00 AM MDT
In force
26 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 06:47 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
Oct 27, 12:58 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Sw Federal, WYMESONET STATION WY48 7.4 SW FEDERAL (WYDOT).
Oct 27, 1:04 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON ALONG INTERSTATE 80 (WYDOT).
Oct 27, 2:26 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Wnw Buford, WYMESONET STATION WY36 2.4 NW BUFORD (WYDOT).
Oct 27, 2:38 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Nw Cheyenne, WYASOS STATION KCYS CHEYENNE AIRPORT - CYS.
Oct 27, 8:22 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Oct 27, 9:42 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Oct 27, 9:56 PM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 411 Nnw Arlington, WYSUSTAINED > 40MPH 8:56PM-9:56PM. MESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).

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, 6.8 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 2021-10-27Temperature 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 2021-10-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -26 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
970 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-26 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-24 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

579 
WWUS75 KCYS 270648
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1248 AM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

WYZ110-116-272100-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0025.211027T1000Z-211028T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0037.211027T1000Z-211028T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, 
Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
1248 AM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO
6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills and South Laramie Range.

* WHEN...From 4 AM early this morning to 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ020-021-054-055-270900-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0035.000000T0000Z-211027T0900Z/
Banner County-Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Including the cities of Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, 
Redington, Kimball, Sidney, and Brownson
1248 AM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Banner County, Morrill County, Kimball County and 
  Cheyenne County including portions of Interstate 80.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
464 
WWUS75 KCYS 270734
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
134 AM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

NEZ020-021-054-055-270845-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0035.000000T0000Z-211027T0900Z/
Banner County-Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Including the cities of Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, 
Redington, Kimball, Sidney, and Brownson
134 AM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have remained between 25 and 35 MPH and are expected to
continue to remain below high wind criteria.

$$

WYZ110-116-281200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0037.211027T1000Z-211028T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, 
Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
134 AM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills and South Laramie Range.

* WHEN...From 4 AM early this morning to 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers 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.

&&

$$
095 
WWUS75 KCYS 272150
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
350 PM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

WYZ110-116-281100-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0037.000000T0000Z-211028T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, 
Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
350 PM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Interstate 80 
  near Arlington and South Laramie Range including Interstate 80 
  near Vedauwoo.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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.

&&

$$
763 
WWUS75 KCYS 280719
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
119 AM MDT Thu Oct 28 2021

WYZ116-280830-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0037.000000T0000Z-211028T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
119 AM MDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have remained between 35 and 45 MPH over the last few
hours along I-80 between Laramie and Cheyenne, so the High Wind
Warning has been cancelled. Winds will likely remain gusty 35 to
45 MPH through today.

$$

WYZ110-281200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0037.000000T0000Z-211028T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
119 AM MDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Interstate 80 
  near Arlington and South Laramie Range including Interstate 80 
  near Vedauwoo.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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.

&&

$$
836 
WWUS75 KCYS 281146
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
546 AM MDT Thu Oct 28 2021

WYZ110-281300-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0037.000000T0000Z-211028T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
546 AM MDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Sustained winds have remained below 40 MPH with wind 
gusts remaining below 58 MPH over the last few hours, therefore 
the High Wind Warning for the Interstate 80 corridor, including 
Arlington and Elk Mountain is being allowed to expire at 6 AM this
morning. Winds will likely remain elevated through the morning and
afternoon with sustained winds west to northwest 30 to 35 MPH and
gusts of 45 to 50 MPH.

$$

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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.