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High Wind Warning 62, NWS Cheyenne, WY

December 21, 2021Laramie County, Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Dec 21, 2021, 8:42 PM MST for Laramie County, Wyoming. It was in force for 8 hr. 11 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
Dec 21, 2021, 8:42 PM MST (03:42 UTC)
Expired
Dec 22, 2021, 5:00 AM MST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

County Laramie County, WY

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 20 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:45 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
Dec 21, 9:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 617 Sw Federal, WYMESONET STATION WY48 7.4 SW FEDERAL (WYDOT).
Dec 21, 10:12 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 637 Sw Federal, WYMESONET STATION WY48 7.4 SW FEDERAL (WYDOT).
Dec 21, 10:25 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Nne Buford, WYMESONET STATION FW6652 CHEYENNE.
Dec 21, 11:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 696 Sw South Greeley High, WYMESONET STATION UR347 6.5 N NATURAL FORT (UPR).
Dec 21, 11:16 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 646 Sw South Greeley High, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT WYO HILL SOUTH OF CHEYENNE.
Dec 21, 11:26 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 667 Sw Federal, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT WILDCAT TRAIL ON HAPPY JACK ROAD. SUSTAINED WINDS OF 47 MPH.
Dec 21, 11:42 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 635 E Buford, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT REMOUNT ROAD.
Dec 21, 11:42 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 767 Sw Federal, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT WILDCAT TRAIL ON HAPPY JACK ROAD.
Dec 21, 11:55 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 637 Nne Buford, WYMESONET STATION FW6652 CHEYENNE.
Dec 22, 1:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 657 Sw Federal, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT WILDCAT TRAIL ON HAPPY JACK ROAD.
Dec 22, 3:26 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 655 E Buford, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT REMOUNT ROAD. SUSTAINED WINDS OF 53 MPH.

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, 3.7 hours before the alert went out and 202 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, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2021-12-22Temperature 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, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2021-12-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 47 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
3882 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
56 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

132 
WWUS75 KCYS 220342
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
842 PM MST Tue Dec 21 2021

WYZ118-221200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0062.211222T0342Z-211222T1200Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
842 PM MST Tue Dec 21 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie County including the city of Cheyenne. 

* WHEN...Now until 5 AM MST 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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-221200-
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
842 PM MST Tue Dec 21 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Platte County including the cities of Wheatland and
  Glendo. 

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST 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.


&&

$$

WYZ110-221200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211222T1800Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
842 PM MST Tue Dec 21 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* 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 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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-116-117-221200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo,
Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
842 PM MST Tue Dec 21 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 70 MPH 
  expected.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and adjacent foothills including
  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. Central Laramie
  Range including Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST 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.

&&

$$

CLH
2 follow-up statements
423 
WWUS75 KCYS 221043
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
343 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

WYZ110-222245-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211222T1800Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
343 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* 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 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.

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ107-222245-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
343 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...East Platte County including the cities of Wheatland 
  and Glendo. 

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST 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.

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ106-222245-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
343 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 70 MPH 
  expected. 

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and adjacent foothills including 
  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. Central Laramie 
  Range including Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST 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.

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ118-221200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0062.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
343 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie County including the city of Cheyenne.

* WHEN...Now until 5 AM MST 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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-222245-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
343 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 70 MPH 
  expected. 

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and adjacent foothills including 
  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. Central Laramie 
  Range including Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST 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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-222245-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, and Deer Creek
343 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through late Thursday night.

* 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 Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-222245-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T1800Z-211224T0900Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
and Rawlins
343 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin and 
  Central Carbon County.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

* 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 Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
061 
WWUS75 KCYS 221147
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
447 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

WYZ107-230000-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
447 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Strong winds have diminished so the High Wind Warning will be
allowed to expire at 5 AM this morning. A High Wind Watch is still
in effect from this afternoon through late Thursday night.

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

* WHERE...East Platte County including the cities of Wheatland 
  and Glendo. 

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST 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 Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ118-221300-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0062.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
447 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Strong winds have diminished so the High Wind Warning will be
allowed to expire at 5 AM.

$$

WYZ110-230000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211222T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
447 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* 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 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.

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ106-230000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
447 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 70 MPH 
  expected. 

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and adjacent foothills including 
  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. Central Laramie 
  Range including Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST 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.

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-230000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
447 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 70 MPH 
  expected. 

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and adjacent foothills including 
  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. Central Laramie 
  Range including Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST 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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-230000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, and Deer Creek
447 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through late Thursday night.

* 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 Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-230000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T1800Z-211224T0900Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
and Rawlins
447 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin and 
  Central Carbon County. 

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

* 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 Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 22, 2:36 AM MSTWinter Storm WatchCYSAlbany, Carbon11 hr
Dec 22, 3:43 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchCYSAlbany, Carbon, Converse, Laramie, Platte26 hr
Dec 22, 1:01 PM MSTHigh Wind WarningCYSAlbany, Laramie, Platte37 hr
Dec 22, 1:55 PM MSTWinter Storm WatchCYSAlbany, Carbon16 hr
Dec 22, 1:55 PM MSTWinter Storm WarningCYSAlbany, Carbon69 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.