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High Wind Warning 9, NWS Cheyenne, WY

January 26, 2021Albany County, Carbon County, Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Jan 26, 2021, 1:26 PM MST for Albany County, Carbon County, Wyoming. It took effect at Jan 27, 2021, 2:00 AM MST. It was in force for 39 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
Jan 26, 2021, 1:26 PM MST (20:26 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 27, 2021, 2:00 AM MST
Expired
Jan 28, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
In force
39 hr
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

Counties Albany County, WY, Carbon County, WY

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 140 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:23 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
Jan 27, 10:02 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL ARLINGTON ALONG INTERSTATE 80 (WYDOT).
Jan 27, 11:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 595 Nw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY21 WAGONHOUND ALONG INTERSTATE 80 (WYDOT).
Jan 27, 11:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY20 ALONG INTERSTATE 80 AT COUNTY ROAD 402(WYDOT).
Jan 27, 11:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL ARLINGTON ALONG INTERSTATE 80 (WYDOT).
Jan 28, 12:58 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 28, 2:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 28, 3:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 28, 6:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY18 HALLECK RIDGE (WYDOT).
Jan 28, 6:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 28, 8:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 28, 10:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 28, 11:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 28, 11:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 28, 1:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 COOPER COVER ALONG INTERSTATE 80 (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 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 230 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 12:00Z on 2021-01-26Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-01-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 12 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
601 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
16 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
12 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
59 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

190 
WWUS75 KCYS 262026
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
126 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

WYZ106-262130-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.A.0006.210127T1000Z-210127T1600Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
126 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Gusty winds are still possible near Bordeaux along Interstate 25 
between Chugwater and Wheatland early Wednesday morning. However,
wind gusts are expected to remain below 50 MPH. 

$$

WYZ110-271200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0009.210127T1200Z-210128T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
126 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between
  Rawlins and Laramie. 

* WHEN...5 AM MST Wednesday until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* 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. 

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
7 follow-up statements
494 
WWUS75 KCYS 270835
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
135 AM MST Wed Jan 27 2021

WYZ110-281500-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0009.210127T0900Z-210128T1500Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
135 AM MST Wed Jan 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between 
  Rawlins and Laramie.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

Braun
636 
WWUS75 KCYS 271026
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
326 AM MST Wed Jan 27 2021

WYZ110-281500-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210128T1500Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
326 AM MST Wed Jan 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between 
  Rawlins and Laramie.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-107-271500-
/O.NEW.KCYS.ZF.Y.0002.210127T1026Z-210127T1500Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-East Platte County-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, 
Wheatland, and Guernsey
326 AM MST Wed Jan 27 2021

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one-quarter mile in freezing fog.

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations and East Platte County
  Counties, including Douglas and Wheatland.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility 
  and potential frost on bridges.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for frost on bridge decks
causing slippery roads.

&&

$$

Braun
750 
WWUS75 KCYS 271501
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
801 AM MST Wed Jan 27 2021

WYZ101-107-271615-
/O.EXP.KCYS.ZF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210127T1500Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-East Platte County-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, 
Wheatland, and Guernsey
801 AM MST Wed Jan 27 2021

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...

$$

WYZ110-280000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210128T1500Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
801 AM MST Wed Jan 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between 
  Rawlins and Laramie.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$
162 
WWUS75 KCYS 271945
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1245 PM MST Wed Jan 27 2021

WYZ110-281500-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210128T1500Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
1245 PM MST Wed Jan 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between 
  Rawlins and Laramie.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday.

* 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.

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
919 
WWUS75 KCYS 280906
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
206 AM MST Thu Jan 28 2021

WYZ110-282100-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210128T2100Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
206 AM MST Thu Jan 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between 
  Rawlins and Laramie.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$
194 
WWUS75 KCYS 282044
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
144 PM MST Thu Jan 28 2021

WYZ110-290000-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210129T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
144 PM MST Thu Jan 28 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between 
  Rawlins and Laramie.

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

* 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.

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
104 
WWUS75 KCYS 282345
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
445 PM MST Thu Jan 28 2021

WYZ110-290045-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210129T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
445 PM MST Thu Jan 28 2021

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

Wind speeds have continued to decrease this afternoon, so the high
wind warning will be allowed to expire at 5 PM.

$$

Rubin

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 26, 2:52 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchCYSAlbany, Laramie, Platte11 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.