Alert archive / Wyoming / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 56, NWS Cheyenne, WY
NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Dec 12, 2021, 5:13 PM MST for Albany County, Laramie County, Platte County, Wyoming. It was in force for 3 hr. 1 report 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
- Dec 12, 2021, 5:13 PM MST (00:13 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 12, 2021, 7:47 PM MST
- In force
- 3 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Cheyenne, WY
Counties Albany County, WY, Laramie County, WY, Platte County, WY
The radar
The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 5:14 PM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | 1 Sse Bordeaux, WY | SUSTAINED OVER 40 MPH FOR PREVIOUS HOUR. MESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT). |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 00:00Z, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 259 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
- 3856 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 71 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 149 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 238 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
073 WWUS75 KCYS 130013 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 513 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 WYZ106-130815- /O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0055.000000T0000Z-211213T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0056.211213T0013Z-211213T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0049.211214T0300Z-211214T1500Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the city of Bordeaux 513 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * 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... 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. && $$ WYZ104-105-109-110-130815- /O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0055.000000T0000Z-211213T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0049.211213T1200Z-211214T1500Z/ Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin- Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin, Rawlins, Arlington, and Elk Mountain 513 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...CURRENT HIGH WIND WARNING WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM EARLY MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph remain possible through the overnight hours. For the High Wind Watch starting early Monday morning, southwest winds will increase again up to 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin, Central Carbon County and North Snowy Range Foothills. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ101-116-130815- /O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0055.000000T0000Z-211213T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0049.211214T0300Z-211214T1500Z/ Converse County Lower Elevations-South Laramie Range- Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, Deer Creek, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo 513 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...CURRENT HIGH WIND WARNING WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Wind gusts 30 to 40 mph remain possible through Monday. For the High Wind Watch starting Monday evening, southwest winds will increase again up to 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations and South Laramie Range. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * 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... 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. && $$ WYZ103-115-130115- /O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0055.000000T0000Z-211213T0000Z/ North Laramie Range-Laramie Valley- Including the cities of Garrett, Esterbrook, Laramie, and Bosler 513 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Winds have relaxed this afternoon and current gusts remain below 45 mph. Thus, have allowed the High Wind Warning to expire on time. $$ WYZ111-130815- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0049.211214T0300Z-211214T1500Z/ Southwest Carbon County- Including the city of Baggs 513 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Southwest Carbon County. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$
1 follow-up statement
229 WWUS75 KCYS 130247 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 747 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 WYZ106-131100- /O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0056.000000T0000Z-211213T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0049.211214T0300Z-211214T1500Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the city of Bordeaux 747 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Wind gusts 30-40 mph remain possible through Monday. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ104-105-109-110-131100- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0049.211213T1200Z-211214T1500Z/ Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin- Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin, Rawlins, Arlington, and Elk Mountain 747 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph remain possible through the overnight hours. For the High Wind Watch starting early Monday morning, southwest winds will increase again up to 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin, Central Carbon County and North Snowy Range Foothills. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ WYZ101-111-116-131100- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0049.211214T0300Z-211214T1500Z/ Converse County Lower Elevations-Southwest Carbon County- South Laramie Range- Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, Deer Creek, Baggs, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo 747 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Wind gusts 30 to 40 mph remain possible through Monday. For the High Wind Watch starting Monday evening, southwest winds will increase again up to 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations and South Laramie Range. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Cheyenne, WY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2:26 AM MST | High Wind Warning | CYS | Albany, Carbon, Converse | 39 hr |
| Dec 13, 2:57 PM MST | High Wind Watch | CYS | Albany, Carbon, Goshen, Laramie, Platte | 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.