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High Wind Watch 35, NWS Cheyenne, WY

November 15, 20217 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind watch at Nov 15, 2021, 2:13 AM MST for 7 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Nov 15, 2021, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 15, 2021, 2:13 AM MST (09:13 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 15, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
Expired
Nov 16, 2021, 1:30 AM MST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

Counties Albany County, WY, Carbon County, WY, Converse County, WY, Goshen County, WY, Laramie County, WY, Niobrara County, WY, Platte County, WY

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:11 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 00:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 279 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 00:00Z on 2021-11-15Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-11-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 124 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
2033 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
124 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
473 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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393 
WWUS75 KCYS 150913
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
213 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

WYZ110-160000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0035.211116T0300Z-211117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211116T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
213 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 50 mph with 
  gusts up to 75 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 40 to 
  50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the High Wind Watch, from this evening through 
  Tuesday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-116-117-160000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0035.211116T0900Z-211117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-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
213 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 70 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 
  45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through 
  Tuesday afternoon.

* 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. Interstate 80 between mile
  markers 320 and 355 will be impacted as well.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-115-118-160000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211116T0000Z/
East Platte County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Wheatland, Guernsey, Laramie, Bosler, 
and Cheyenne
213 AM MST Mon Nov 15 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, Laramie Valley and Central Laramie 
  County including the cities of Glendo, Wheatland, Chugwater, 
  Laramie, and Cheyenne.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday. The strongest winds are expected 
  late this afternoon through tonight.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-160000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0035.211116T0300Z-211117T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, 
and Shirley Basin
213 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains and Shirley Basin.

* WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday afternoon.

* 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 Highway 287 near
  Muddy Gap.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-160000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0035.211116T0900Z-211117T0000Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, and Deer Creek
213 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday afternoon.

* 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
  from Douglas to Casper.

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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
978 
WWUS75 KCYS 151836
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1136 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

WYZ110-161200-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.A.0035.211116T0300Z-211117T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
1136 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 75
  MPH expected. The strongest winds will occur this evening and
  overnight. 

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-161200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0035.211116T0900Z-211117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0043.211116T0900Z-211117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211116T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
1136 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 75 MPH 
  expected.

* WHERE...Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and
  Wheatland.

* WHEN...First round of strong winds ending around 5 PM MST this
  evening. After a brief lull, winds will begin increasing again
  after 2 AM MST and remain strong through 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-161200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0043.211116T0900Z-211117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211116T0000Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
1136 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Platte County including Glendo, Wheatland and
  Chugwater. This includes Interstate 25 between Chugwater and
  Casper.

* WHEN...First round of strong winds ending around 5 PM MST this 
  evening. After a brief lull, winds will begin increasing again 
  after 2 AM MST and remain strong through 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for 
  vehicle blow overs, especially along Interstate 25.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-161200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0035.211116T0300Z-211117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0043.211116T0600Z-211117T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, 
and Shirley Basin
1136 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Ferris and Shirley Mountains and Shirley Basin including
  Muddy Gap. 

* WHEN...11 PM MST this evening until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for
  vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-161200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0035.211116T0900Z-211117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0043.211116T0900Z-211117T0000Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, and Deer Creek
1136 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations including Douglas and
  Bill. 

* WHEN...2 AM MST until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for
  vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ109-113-161200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0043.211116T0600Z-211117T0000Z/
Central Carbon County-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Rawlins, Saratoga, and Encampment
1136 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Carbon County and Upper North Platte River
  Valley including Rawlins and Saratoga. 

* WHEN...11 PM MST this evening until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for
  vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ103-161200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0043.211116T0900Z-211117T0000Z/
North Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Garrett and Esterbrook
1136 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 55 to 65 MPH with gusts 85 to 90 MPH possible.

* WHERE...North Laramie Range including Garret and Esterbrook.
  Strongest winds over the higher peaks.

* WHEN...2 AM MST until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for travel and outdoor recreation
  due to intense crosswinds and potential for downed trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts 
of 75 mph or more can lead to tree and property damage. 

&&

$$

WYZ115-161200-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Laramie and Bosler
1136 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Laramie Valley including the city of Laramie. 

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. Winds will remain very strong
  west of Laramie through tomorrow. The strongest winds for the
  city of Laramie will generally occur early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for
  vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-161200-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.A.0035.211116T1200Z-211117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211116T0000Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
1136 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Southern Laramie Range and adjacent foothills including
  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne.

* WHEN...First round of strong winds ending around 5 PM MST this
  evening. After a brief lull, winds will begin increasing again
  after 5 AM MST and remain strong through 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for
  vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ118-161200-
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.A.0035.211116T1200Z-211117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211116T0000Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
1136 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie County including the city of Cheyenne. 

* WHEN...First round of strong winds ending around 5 PM MST this
  evening. After a brief lull, winds will begin increasing again
  after 5 AM MST and remain strong through 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for
  vehicle blow overs, especially along Interstate 25.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ102-108-161200-
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.A.0035.211116T1200Z-211117T0000Z/
Niobrara County-Goshen County-
Including the cities of Lusk, Redbird, and Torrington
1136 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Niobrara County and Goshen County including Lusk and
  Torrington. 

* WHEN...5 AM MST until 5 PM MST Tuesday. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for
  vehicle blow overs, especially along Highway 85.

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
792 
WWUS75 KCYS 160024
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
524 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

WYZ106-107-160830-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0043.211116T0900Z-211117T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Wheatland, and Guernsey
524 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Brief lull in high winds this evening and then increasing
  to 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible early Tuesday
  morning and through the day Tuesday.

* WHERE...East Platte County and Central Laramie Range and 
  Southwest Platte County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ116>118-160830-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0035.211116T1200Z-211117T0000Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, Horse Creek, and Cheyenne
524 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Winds will be below criteria this evening and overnight
  but return again Tuesday morning from the West at 35 to 45 mph
  with gusts of 60 to 70 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST Tuesday through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for
  vehicle blow overs.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-160830-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
524 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Brief lull in high winds this evening then winds increase
  again late tonight from the Southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts 
  up to 70 mph through Tuesday.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ115-160830-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Laramie and Bosler
524 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Brief lull in high winds occurring this evening and then
  increasing once again from the West at 40 to 50 mph with gusts 
  of 60 starting overnight, early Tuesday morning, and through the
  day Tuesday.

* WHERE...Laramie Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for
  vehicle blow overs.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-113-160830-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0043.211116T0600Z-211117T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Rawlins, Saratoga, and Encampment
524 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Shirley Basin, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Upper 
  North Platte River Basin and Central Carbon County.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for
  vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ103-160830-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0043.211116T0900Z-211117T0000Z/
North Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Garrett and Esterbrook
524 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...North Laramie Range.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for travel and outdoor recreation
  due to intense crosswinds and potential for downed trees.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-160830-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0043.211116T0900Z-211117T0000Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, and Deer Creek
524 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for
  vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ102-108-160830-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0035.211116T1200Z-211117T0000Z/
Niobrara County-Goshen County-
Including the cities of Lusk, Redbird, and Torrington
524 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Niobrara County and Goshen County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST Tuesday through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for
  vehicle blow overs. 

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.

&&

$$
211 
WWUS75 KCYS 160830
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
130 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

WYZ102-108-118-160930-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.A.0035.211116T1200Z-211117T0000Z/
Niobrara County-Goshen County-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Lusk, Redbird, Torrington, and Cheyenne
130 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

It will be windy this morning...but winds reaching high wind
warning levels are not expected to materialize. Westerly wind
gusts to 50 mph are possible this morning through the afternoon. 
Therefore...the High Wind Watch has been cancelled.

$$

WYZ116-117-170000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0035.211116T1200Z-211117T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KCYS.HW.W.0043.211116T0900Z-211117T0000Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
130 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for 
  vehicle blow overs.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-170000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
130 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph through
  this afternoon.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ115-170000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Laramie and Bosler
130 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph sustained with gusts of 60
  starting later this morning and continuing through the early
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Laramie Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for 
  vehicle blow overs.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-113-170000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0043.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Rawlins, Saratoga, and Encampment
130 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Shirley Basin, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Upper 
  North Platte River Basin and Central Carbon County.

* WHEN...Through 5 PM MST today. Strongest winds now through 9 AM.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  dangerous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for 
  vehicle blow overs.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ103-170000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0043.211116T0900Z-211117T0000Z/
North Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Garrett and Esterbrook
130 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...North Laramie Range.

* WHEN...Through 5 PM today. Strongest winds this morning through
  9 AM.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for travel and outdoor 
  recreation due to intense crosswinds and potential for downed 
  trees.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-106-107-170000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0043.211116T0900Z-211117T0000Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, Deer Creek, 
Bordeaux, Wheatland, and Guernsey
130 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. 
  Strongest winds through 9 AM this morning.

* WHERE...East Platte County and Central Laramie Range and 
  Southwest Platte County.

* WHEN...Through 5 PM MST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 15, 2:04 AM MSTRed Flag WarningCYS16 hr
Nov 15, 11:36 AM MSTHigh Wind WarningCYSAlbany, Carbon, Converse, Laramie, Platte32 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.