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High Wind Warning 46, NWS Cheyenne, WY

November 22, 20214 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Nov 22, 2021, 3:25 AM MST for 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Nov 22, 2021, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 18 hr. 16 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 22, 2021, 3:25 AM MST (10:25 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 22, 2021, 11:00 PM MST
Expired
Nov 23, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
In force
18 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 10:23 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
Nov 23, 9:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 597 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY18 HALLECK RIDGE ALONG INTERSTATE 80 (WYDOT).
Nov 23, 10:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Nov 23, 10:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 637 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY18 HALLECK RIDGE (WYDOT).
Nov 23, 10:48 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 663 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Nov 23, 10:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Nov 23, 11:02 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 405 Nw Arlington, WYWINDS SUSTAINED > 40 MPH FOR OVER 1 HOUR - MESONET STATION WY21 5.5 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Nov 23, 11:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Nov 23, 11:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY18 HALLECK RIDGE (WYDOT).
Nov 23, 11:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Nov 23, 11:20 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 507 Nw Elk Mountain, WYSUSTAINED WINDS OF 50 MPH FOR 1 HOUR. MESONET STATION WY18 HALLECK RIDGE (WYDOT).
Nov 23, 11:42 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 405 Nw Arlington, WYSUSTAINED 40 MPH FOR 1 HOUR. MAX GUST IN 11:00-12:00 HOUR 52 MPH. MESONET STATION WY21 5.5 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Nov 23, 12:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY20 2.5 SE ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Nov 23, 12:32 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 427 Nw Elk Mountain, WYSUSTAINED 42 MPH FOR 1 HOUR. MAX GUST IN 12:00-13:00 HOUR 52 MPH. MESONET STATION WY18 HALLECK RIDGE (WYDOT).
Nov 23, 12:54 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 405 Nw Arlington, WYSUSTAINED 40 MPH WINDS FOR 1 HOUR. MAX GUST IN 12:00-13:00 HOUR 52 MPH. MESONET STATION WY21 5.5 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Nov 23, 1:22 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Skyline, WYMESONET STATION KSKL SKYLINE (WYDOT).
Nov 23, 1:42 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E 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, 10.4 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Riverton, WY at 00:00Z on 2021-11-22Temperature 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 2021-11-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 205 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
3398 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
205 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
246 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

865 
WWUS75 KCYS 221025
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
325 AM MST Mon Nov 22 2021

WYZ110-230000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0046.211123T0900Z-211124T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211122T1800Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
325 AM MST Mon Nov 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65
  MPH expected.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
  Mountain along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. A lull in the strongest
  wind speeds will occur this afternoon, although frequent gusts
  in excess of 45 MPH will remain possible. A second round of
  strong winds is expected between 2 AM and 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-230000-
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211123T1800Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
325 AM MST Mon Nov 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit
  between Laramie and Cheyenne.

* WHEN...Now until 11 AM MST Tuesday.

* 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
4 follow-up statements
626 
WWUS75 KCYS 221315
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
615 AM MST Mon Nov 22 2021

WYZ116-221415-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211123T1800Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
615 AM MST Mon Nov 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts in excess of 60 MPH are no longer expected. However,
periods of winds 35 to 40 MPH with gusts around 50 MPH may still
occur early this morning. 

$$

WYZ106-230000-
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0046.211123T0600Z-211124T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211122T1800Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
615 AM MST Mon Nov 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 60 MPH. 

* WHERE...Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and
  Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Winds remaining strong until 11 AM MST this morning. A
  lull in the strongest wind speeds will occur this afternoon,
  although gusts in excess of 40 MPH will remain possible. A
  second round of strong winds is expected between 11 PM MST this
  evening and 5 PM MST Tuesday with the strongest winds expected
  early Tuesday morning. 

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-230000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211122T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0046.211123T0900Z-211124T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
615 AM MST Mon Nov 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 
  65 MPH expected.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and 
  Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. A lull in the strongest 
  wind speeds will occur this afternoon, although frequent gusts 
  in excess of 45 MPH will remain possible. A second round of 
  strong winds is expected between 2 AM and 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-230000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0039.211123T0600Z-211124T0000Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
615 AM MST Mon Nov 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 60 MPH possible. 

* WHERE...East Platte County including Interstate 25 between
  Chugwater and Glendo. 

* WHEN...11 PM MST this evening until 5 PM MST Tuesday. The
  strongest winds are expected early Tuesday morning.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

CLH
561 
WWUS75 KCYS 221758
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1058 AM MST Mon Nov 22 2021

WYZ110-222000-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211122T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0046.211123T0900Z-211124T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
1058 AM MST Mon Nov 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and 
  Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins.

* WHEN...Current High Wind Warning is expiring at 11AM. Gusty
  winds to 45 mph remain possible through the day and evening. A 
  second round of strong winds is expected between 2 AM and 5 PM 
  MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS... Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-222000-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211122T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0046.211123T0600Z-211124T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
1058 AM MST Mon Nov 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland.

* WHEN...Current High Wind Warning is expiring at 11AM. Gusty
  winds to 45 mph remain possible through the day and evening. A 
  second round of strong winds is expected between 11 PM MST this 
  evening and 5 PM MST Tuesday with the strongest winds expected 
  early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-222000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0039.211123T0600Z-211124T0000Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
1058 AM MST Mon Nov 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 60 MPH 
  possible.

* WHERE...East Platte County including Interstate 25 between 
  Chugwater and Glendo.

* WHEN...11 PM MST this evening until 5 PM MST Tuesday. The 
  strongest winds are expected early Tuesday morning.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$
393 
WWUS75 KCYS 230928
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
228 AM MST Tue Nov 23 2021

WYZ107-231030-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.A.0039.000000T0000Z-211124T0000Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
228 AM MST Tue Nov 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The High Wind Watch has been cancelled. Strong, gusty southwest
winds up to 50-55mph are still possible through this afternoon.

$$

WYZ110-231730-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211124T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
228 AM MST Tue Nov 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-231730-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211124T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
228 AM MST Tue Nov 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

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
438 
WWUS75 KCYS 232348
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
448 PM MST Tue Nov 23 2021

WYZ110-240100-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211124T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
448 PM MST Tue Nov 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Wind gusts have remained below warning levels the past several
hours and are expected to continue to decrease. The Arlington area
could still see wind gusts to 50 mph through the evening. But
warning level wind gusts are no longer expected.

$$

WYZ106-240100-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211124T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
448 PM MST Tue Nov 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Wind gusts have remained below warning levels the past several
hours and are expected to continue to decrease. The Bordeaux area
could still see wind gusts to 40 mph through the evening. But 
warning level wind gusts are no longer expected.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 21, 6:01 PM MSTRed Flag WarningCYS23 hr
Nov 22, 6:15 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchCYSPlatte20 hr
Nov 22, 2:37 PM MSTRed Flag WarningCYS25 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Wyoming, 2021Every high wind warning in 2021

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.