Alert archive / Wyoming / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 39, NWS Cheyenne, WY
NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Nov 4, 2021, 1:30 PM MDT for 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Nov 4, 2021, 6:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 22 hr. 14 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
- Nov 4, 2021, 1:30 PM MDT (19:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 4, 2021, 6:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Nov 5, 2021, 3:55 PM MDT
- In force
- 22 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 19:32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:20 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Sse Bordeaux, WY | BORDEAUX WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 40 MPH. |
| Nov 5, 12:36 AM MDT | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | 1 Ene Buford, WY | BUFORD EAST WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS ABOVE 40 MPH FOR PAST HOUR. PEAK WIND GUST 57 MPH. |
| Nov 5, 9:26 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | COOPER COVE WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 36 MPH. |
| Nov 5, 10:04 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | ARLINGTON WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 46 MPH. GUST TO 63 MPH AT 1012 AM. |
| Nov 5, 10:21 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 2 Wnw Buford, WY | SHERWOOD UPR SITE. |
| Nov 5, 10:26 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 Ne Granite Springs Re, WY | WILDCAT TRAIL WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 40 MPH. |
| Nov 5, 10:54 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Ene Buford, WY | BUFORD EAST WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 45 MPH. |
| Nov 5, 10:54 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 Ne Granite Springs Re, WY | WILDCAT TRAIL WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 43 MPH. |
| Nov 5, 10:54 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | ARLINGTON WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 40 MPH. |
| Nov 5, 11:04 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 Ese Elk Mountain, WY | COUNTY ROAD 402 WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 33 MPH. |
| Nov 5, 11:12 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Sse Bordeaux, WY | BORDEAUX WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 45 MPH. |
| Nov 5, 11:52 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 Ne Granite Springs Re, WY | WILDCAT TRAIL WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 42 MPH. |
| Nov 5, 12:20 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Sse Bordeaux, WY | BORDEAUX WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 40 MPH. CORRECTS TIME TO PM. |
| Nov 5, 12:36 PM MDT | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | 1 Ene Buford, WY | BUFORD EAST WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS ABOVE 40 MPH FOR PAST HOUR. PEAK WIND GUST 57 MPH. CORRECTS TIME TO PM. |
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 12:00Z, 7.5 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
- 1651 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 52 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 139 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
292 WWUS75 KCYS 041930 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 130 PM MDT Thu Nov 4 2021 WYZ106-107-110-116-117-051200- /O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0027.211105T0000Z-211105T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0039.211105T0000Z-211105T1800Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- East Platte County-North Snowy Range Foothills- South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 130 PM MDT Thu Nov 4 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, East Platte County, North Snowy Range Foothills, South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong head winds and 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 Interstate 80 near Arlington and Buford, in addition to areas surrounding Wheatland along Interstate 25. 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. && $$ NEZ019>021-054-055-096-WYZ108-118-119-051200- /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0028.211105T0900Z-211105T1800Z/ Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Morrill County-Kimball County- Cheyenne County-Southern Sioux County-Goshen County- Central Laramie County-East Laramie County- Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Sidney, Brownson, Agate, Torrington, Cheyenne, and Pine Bluffs 130 PM MDT Thu Nov 4 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Wyoming, Goshen County, Central Laramie County and East Laramie County. In Nebraska, Scotts Bluff County, Banner County, Morrill County, Kimball County, Cheyenne County and Southern Sioux County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong head winds and cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for vehicle blow overs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
3 follow-up statements
850 WWUS75 KCYS 050822 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 222 AM MDT Fri Nov 5 2021 NEZ019>021-054-055-096-WYZ108-118-119-050930- /O.CAN.KCYS.HW.A.0028.211105T0900Z-211105T1800Z/ Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Morrill County-Kimball County- Cheyenne County-Southern Sioux County-Goshen County- Central Laramie County-East Laramie County- Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Sidney, Brownson, Agate, Torrington, Cheyenne, and Pine Bluffs 222 AM MDT Fri Nov 5 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... Gusty winds of 35-45mph are possible at times today, but gusts above that are not anticipated at this time. Therefore, the High Wind Watch has been cancelled. $$ WYZ106-107-110-116-117-051630- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0039.000000T0000Z-211105T1800Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- East Platte County-North Snowy Range Foothills- South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 222 AM MDT Fri Nov 5 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...South Laramie Range, South Laramie Range Foothills, East Platte County, Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County and North Snowy Range Foothills. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong head winds and cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for vehicle blow overs, particularly along Interstate 80 near Arlington and Buford, in addition to areas surrounding Wheatland along Interstate 25. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ BW
876 WWUS75 KCYS 051706 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1106 AM MDT Fri Nov 5 2021 WYZ107-051815- /O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0039.000000T0000Z-211105T1800Z/ East Platte County- Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey 1106 AM MDT Fri Nov 5 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Strong winds have stayed below critical levels. Therefore...the High Wind Warning has been cancelled. $$ WYZ106-110-116-117-052200- /O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0039.000000T0000Z-211105T2200Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range- South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 1106 AM MDT Fri Nov 5 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...South Laramie Range, South Laramie Range Foothills, East Platte County, Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County and North Snowy Range Foothills. * WHEN...Until 4 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong head winds and cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for vehicle blow overs, particularly along Interstate 80 near Arlington and Buford, in addition to areas surrounding Wheatland along Interstate 25. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
557 WWUS75 KCYS 052155 AAA NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 355 PM MDT Fri Nov 5 2021 WYZ106-110-116-117-052300- /O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0039.000000T0000Z-211105T2200Z/ 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 355 PM MDT Fri Nov 5 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Periods of high winds occurred overnight and again this morning but high wind gusts and sustained winds have decreased over the past couple hours in the wind prone zones. Elevated winds will still occur in the 30 to 40 mph range with occasional gusts to 50 mph late afternoon to early evening tonight. Winds will continue to decrease overnight. $$ Allen
The office that day
Everything else NWS Cheyenne, WY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2:37 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | CYS | Albany, Carbon, Laramie, Platte | 11 hr |
| Nov 4, 1:30 PM MDT | High Wind Watch | CYS | Goshen, Laramie | 13 hr |
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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.