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High Wind Watch 21, NWS Cheyenne, WY

August 18, 20214 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind watch at Aug 18, 2021, 2:19 PM MDT for 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Aug 20, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 18, 2021, 2:19 PM MDT (20:19 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 20, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT
Expired
Aug 19, 2021, 1:59 PM MDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

Counties Albany County, WY, Carbon County, WY, Laramie County, WY, Platte County, WY

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:22 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, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 278 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 2021-08-18Temperature 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 2021-08-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 168 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2061 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
168 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
218 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

328 
WWUS75 KCYS 182019
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
219 PM MDT Wed Aug 18 2021

WYZ110-116-191200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0021.210820T0600Z-210820T1500Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, 
Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
219 PM MDT Wed Aug 18 2021

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

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills and South Laramie Range.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Light weight and high profile vehicles and those
  towing camper trailers are particularly at risk.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-117-191200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0021.210820T0900Z-210820T1500Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
219 PM MDT Wed Aug 18 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County and 
  South Laramie Range Foothills.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Light weight and high profile vehicles and those
  towing camper trailers are particularly at risk.

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
567 
WWUS75 KCYS 190810
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
210 AM MDT Thu Aug 19 2021

WYZ110-192300-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0021.210820T0600Z-210820T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0030.210820T0600Z-210820T1800Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
210 AM MDT Thu Aug 19 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills, including Interstate 80
  between mile markers 235 to 295.

* WHEN...Midnight tonight through noon Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong crosswinds 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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-192300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0021.210820T0600Z-210820T1500Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
210 AM MDT Thu Aug 19 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Southern Laramie Range.

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong crosswinds 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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-117-192300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0021.210820T0900Z-210820T1500Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
210 AM MDT Thu Aug 19 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible. 

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County and 
  South Laramie Range Foothills. 

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong crosswinds 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.

&&

$$
674 
WWUS75 KCYS 191959
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
159 PM MDT Thu Aug 19 2021

WYZ106-192100-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.A.0021.210820T0900Z-210820T1500Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
159 PM MDT Thu Aug 19 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Although gusty winds over 40 mph are likely during this time 
period, high winds over 60 mph are no longer expected.

$$

WYZ116-201200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0021.210820T0600Z-210820T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KCYS.HW.W.0030.210820T0600Z-210820T1800Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
159 PM MDT Thu Aug 19 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong crosswinds 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.

&&

$$

WYZ117-201200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0021.210820T0900Z-210820T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KCYS.HW.W.0030.210820T0600Z-210820T1800Z/
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
159 PM MDT Thu Aug 19 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong crosswinds 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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-201200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0030.210820T0600Z-210820T1800Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
159 PM MDT Thu Aug 19 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON MDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills, including Interstate 80 
  between mile markers 235 to 295.

* WHEN...Midnight tonight through noon Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong crosswinds 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.

&&

$$

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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.