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High Wind Watch 19, NWS Cheyenne, WY

April 25, 2021Albany County, Carbon County, Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind watch at Apr 25, 2021, 1:49 PM MDT for Albany County, Carbon County, Wyoming. It took effect at Apr 26, 2021, 10:00 AM MDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 25, 2021, 1:49 PM MDT (19:49 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 26, 2021, 10:00 AM MDT
Expired
Apr 26, 2021, 2:25 AM MDT
In force
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 19:55 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 12:00Z, 7.8 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 2021-04-25Temperature 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 2021-04-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -36 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1981 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-36 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
96 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

279 
WWUS75 KCYS 251949
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
149 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021

WYZ110-261200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0025.210425T2100Z-210427T0300Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
149 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Through 9 PM MDT Monday. There may be a brief lull in
  winds for a short time tonight...but are expected to pick up
  again early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Light weight and high 
  profile vehicles such as empty tractor trailers and those 
  towing camper trailers face a high risk of blow off or blow 
  over. 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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-111-261200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0019.210426T1600Z-210427T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-Southwest Carbon County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Rawlins, and Baggs
149 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Light weight and high
  profile vehicles such as empty tractor trailers and those towing
  camper trailers may face a high risk of blow off or blow over.
  Travel may 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
561 
WWUS75 KCYS 260247
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
847 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021

WYZ110-261200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
847 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Through 9 PM MDT Monday. There may be a brief lull in 
  winds for a short time tonight...but are expected to pick up 
  again early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Light weight and high 
  profile vehicles such as empty tractor trailers and those 
  towing camper trailers face a high risk of blow off or blow 
  over. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ113-115-261200-
/O.EXA.KCYS.HW.A.0019.210426T1600Z-210427T0000Z/
Upper North Platte River Basin-Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Saratoga, Encampment, Laramie, and Bosler
847 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Lower elevations west of the Laramie Range including
  much of Carbon and Albany counties. 

* WHEN...10 AM MDT until 6 PM MDT Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Light weight and high 
  profile vehicles such as empty tractor trailers and those 
  towing camper trailers may face a high risk of blow off or 
  blow over. Travel may 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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-111-261200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0019.210426T1600Z-210427T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-Southwest Carbon County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Rawlins, and Baggs
847 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Lower elevations west of the Laramie Range including
  much of Carbon and Albany counties. 

* WHEN...10 AM MDT until 6 PM MDT Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Light weight and high 
  profile vehicles such as empty tractor trailers and those 
  towing camper trailers may face a high risk of blow off or 
  blow over. Travel may 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.

&&

$$

CLH
742 
WWUS75 KCYS 260825
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
225 AM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021

WYZ104-105-109-111-113-115-270000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0019.210426T1600Z-210427T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0025.210426T1600Z-210427T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-Southwest Carbon County-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Rawlins, Baggs, Saratoga, Encampment, Laramie, and Bosler
225 AM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Ferris, Seminoe, and Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin,
  Central Carbon County, Southwest Carbon County, Upper North  
  Platte River Basin and Laramie Valley. This includes Encampment,
  Laramie, Rawlins, Saratoga, and Shirley Basin.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Light weight and high 
  profile vehicles such as empty tractor trailers and those 
  towing camper trailers may face a high risk of blow off or 
  blow over. Travel may be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-270000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
225 AM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Through 9 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Light weight and high 
  profile vehicles such as empty tractor trailers and those 
  towing camper trailers face a high risk of blow off or blow 
  over. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 25, 10:18 AM MDTHigh Wind WarningCYSAlbany, Carbon35 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.