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High Wind Watch 34, NWS Cheyenne, WY
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.
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
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.
- 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
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.