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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Cheyenne, WY

January 2, 2021Albany County, Laramie County, Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind watch at Jan 2, 2021, 2:09 AM MST for Albany County, Laramie County, Wyoming. It took effect at Jan 3, 2021, 8:00 AM MST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 2, 2021, 2:09 AM MST (09:09 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 3, 2021, 8:00 AM MST
Expired
Jan 2, 2021, 12:33 PM MST
In force
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

Counties Albany County, WY, Laramie County, WY

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 00:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 245 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 2021-01-02Temperature 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 2021-01-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 57 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
1701 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
27 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
57 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
40 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

064 
WWUS75 KCYS 020909
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
209 AM MST Sat Jan 2 2021

WYZ106-110-116-117-030000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210104T0600Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
209 AM MST Sat Jan 2 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between 
  Laramie and Rawlins, Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between 
  Chugwater and Wheatland, and the south Laramie Range and 
  adjacent foothills including Interstate 80 between Laramie and 
  Cheyenne.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Sunday. A brief lull in stronger wind
  speeds may occur this evening into the overnight hours.

* 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. In addition, patchy blowing snow could lead to 
  reduced visibilities and slick spots.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-030000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0001.210102T1500Z-210103T0000Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
209 AM MST Sat Jan 2 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...East Platte County including Guernsey and Wheatland.

* WHEN...8 AM MST until 5 PM MST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ115-118-030000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0002.210103T1500Z-210104T0000Z/
Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Bosler, Laramie, and Cheyenne
209 AM MST Sat Jan 2 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Laramie Valley including the city of Laramie, and
  central Laramie County including the city of Cheyenne.

* WHEN...8 AM MST until 5 PM MST Sunday.

* 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
1 follow-up statement
146 
WWUS75 KCYS 021933
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1233 PM MST Sat Jan 2 2021

WYZ115-118-031200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0002.210103T1500Z-210104T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0001.210103T1500Z-210104T0000Z/
Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Bosler, Laramie, and Cheyenne
1233 PM MST Sat Jan 2 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Laramie Valley and Central Laramie County including
  Cheyenne and Laramie.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-110-116-117-031200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210104T0600Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
1233 PM MST Sat Jan 2 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 
  75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between 
  Laramie and Rawlins, Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between 
  Chugwater and Wheatland, and the south Laramie Range and 
  adjacent foothills including Interstate 80 between Laramie and 
  Cheyenne.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Sunday. A brief lull in stronger wind 
  speeds may occur this evening into the overnight hours.

* 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. In addition, patchy blowing snow could lead to 
  reduced visibilities and slick spots.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-030000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0000Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
1233 PM MST Sat Jan 2 2021

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

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

* WHERE...East Platte County including Guernsey and Wheatland.

* 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, 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.

&&

$$

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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.