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High Wind Watch 34, NWS Cheyenne, WY

November 13, 2021Albany County, Laramie County, Platte County, Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind watch at Nov 13, 2021, 2:09 PM MST for Albany County, Laramie County, Platte County, Wyoming. It took effect at Nov 14, 2021, 8:00 AM MST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 13, 2021, 2:09 PM MST (21:09 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 14, 2021, 8:00 AM MST
Expired
Nov 14, 2021, 12:46 AM MST
In force
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

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

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 12:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 259 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 12:00Z on 2021-11-13Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-11-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 250 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
2275 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
250 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
238 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

668 
WWUS75 KCYS 132109
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
209 PM MST Sat Nov 13 2021

WYZ106-116-117-141200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0032.211114T1500Z-211116T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0041.211114T0900Z-211116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0042.000000T0000Z-211114T0300Z/
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
209 PM MST Sat Nov 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 5 PM MST
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central and Southern Laramie Range and adjacent
  foothills. This includes Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between
  Chugwater and Wheatland, and Interstate 80 between Laramie and
  Cheyenne. 

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. Winds increasing again after
  2 AM MST Sunday and remaining strong through at least 5 PM MST
  Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  extremely dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles,
  including campers and tractor trailers. There will be an extreme
  risk for vehicle blow overs, particularly along Interstate 25
  between mile markers 40 and 80.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-115-118-141200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0034.211114T1500Z-211115T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0042.000000T0000Z-211114T0300Z/
East Platte County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Wheatland, Guernsey, Laramie, Bosler, 
and Cheyenne
209 PM MST Sat Nov 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Laramie Valley, Eastern Platte County, and Central
  Laramie County including the cities of Laramie, Glendo,
  Wheatland, Chugwater. This includes Interstate 25 from the
  Colorado State Line to Glendo. 

* WHEN...High Wind Warning until 8 PM MST this evening. High Wind
  Watch from 8 AM until 5 PM MST Sunday. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  extremely dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles,
  including campers and tractor trailers. There will be an extreme
  risk for vehicle blow overs, especially along Interstate 25 in
  southeast Wyoming. Remember to secure loose objects such as
  holiday decorations. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-141200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211116T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
209 PM MST Sat Nov 13 2021

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

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 40 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 80 
  MPH possible.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
  Mountain along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins. 

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  extremely dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, 
  including campers and tractor trailers. There will be an 
  extreme risk for vehicle blow overs in these areas, especially 
  between mile markers 240 and 290 along Interstate 80.

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
577 
WWUS75 KCYS 140305 AAA
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
805 PM MST Sat Nov 13 2021

WYZ106-116-117-141115-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0042.000000T0000Z-211114T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.211114T0900Z-211116T0000Z/
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
805 PM MST Sat Nov 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 5 PM
MST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  extremely dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles,
  including campers and tractor trailers. There will be an extreme
  risk for vehicle blow overs, particularly along Interstate 25
  between mile markers 40 and 80.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-115-118-141115-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0042.000000T0000Z-211114T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0034.211114T1500Z-211115T0300Z/
East Platte County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Wheatland, Guernsey, Laramie, Bosler, 
and Cheyenne
805 PM MST Sat Nov 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...East Platte County, Laramie Valley and Central Laramie 
  County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST Sunday through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  extremely dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles,
  including campers and tractor trailers. There will be an extreme
  risk for vehicle blow overs, especially along Interstate 25 in
  southeast Wyoming. Remember to secure loose objects such as
  holiday decorations. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-141115-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211116T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
805 PM MST Sat Nov 13 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  extremely dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, 
  including campers and tractor trailers. There will be an 
  extreme risk for vehicle blow overs in these areas, especially 
  between mile markers 240 and 290 along Interstate 80.

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.

&&

$$
303 
WWUS75 KCYS 140746
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1246 AM MST Sun Nov 14 2021

WYZ107-115-118-150000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0034.211114T1500Z-211115T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0041.211114T1500Z-211115T0300Z/
East Platte County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Wheatland, Guernsey, Laramie, Bosler, 
and Cheyenne
1246 AM MST Sun Nov 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...East Platte County, Laramie Valley and Central Laramie 
  County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  extremely dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, 
  including campers and tractor trailers. There will be an 
  extreme risk for vehicle blow overs, especially along 
  Interstate 25 in southeast Wyoming. Remember to secure loose 
  objects such as holiday decorations.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-150000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211116T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
1246 AM MST Sun Nov 14 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  extremely dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, 
  including campers and tractor trailers. There will be an 
  extreme risk for vehicle blow overs in these areas, especially 
  between mile markers 240 and 290 along Interstate 80.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-116-117-150000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.211114T0900Z-211116T0000Z/
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
1246 AM MST Sun Nov 14 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Through 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  extremely dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, 
  including campers and tractor trailers. There will be an 
  extreme risk for vehicle blow overs, particularly along 
  Interstate 25 between mile markers 40 and 80.

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.

&&

$$

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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.