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High Wind Watch 40, NWS Cheyenne, WY

November 24, 20214 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind watch at Nov 24, 2021, 2:07 AM MST for 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Nov 25, 2021, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 24, 2021, 2:07 AM MST (09:07 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 25, 2021, 5:00 AM MST
Expired
Nov 25, 2021, 1:28 PM MST
In force
8 hr
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 09:07 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, 9.1 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 00:00Z on 2021-11-24Temperature 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 2021-11-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 53 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
3600 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
53 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
231 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

878 
WWUS75 KCYS 240907
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
207 AM MST Wed Nov 24 2021

WYZ110-250000-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0047.000000T0000Z-211124T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0040.211125T1200Z-211126T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
207 AM MST Wed Nov 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH 
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From early Thursday morning through early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-250000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0040.211125T1200Z-211126T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
207 AM MST Wed Nov 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH 
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...From early Thursday morning through early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-250000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0040.211126T0000Z-211126T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
207 AM MST Wed Nov 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY
FRIDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
987 
WWUS75 KCYS 242114
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
214 PM MST Wed Nov 24 2021

WYZ110-251200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0040.211125T1200Z-211126T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0048.211125T1200Z-211126T1800Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
214 PM MST Wed Nov 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 11 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Interstate 80 near
  Arlington and Elk Mountain.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 11 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-251200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0040.211125T1200Z-211126T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
214 PM MST Wed Nov 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County
  including Interstate 25 near Bordeaux.

* WHEN...From early Thursday morning through early Friday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-251200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0040.211126T0000Z-211126T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
214 PM MST Wed Nov 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range including Interstate 80 near Vedauwoo.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

Brothers
327 
WWUS75 KCYS 250439
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
939 PM MST Wed Nov 24 2021

WYZ106-251245-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0040.211125T1200Z-211126T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0048.211125T1500Z-211126T1800Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
939 PM MST Wed Nov 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 11 AM MST
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 11 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-251245-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0048.211125T1200Z-211126T1800Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
939 PM MST Wed Nov 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
11 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Interstate 80 
  near Arlington and Elk Mountain.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 11 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-251245-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0040.211126T0000Z-211126T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
939 PM MST Wed Nov 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range including Interstate 80 near 
  Vedauwoo.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$
815 
WWUS75 KCYS 250927
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
227 AM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

WYZ110-252200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0048.211125T1200Z-211126T1800Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
227 AM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Interstate 80 
  near Arlington and Elk Mountain. 

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-252200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0048.211125T1500Z-211126T1800Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
227 AM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 AM MST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 11 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-252200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0040.211126T0000Z-211126T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
227 AM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range including Interstate 80 near 
  Vedauwoo. 

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$
980 
WWUS75 KCYS 252028
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
128 PM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

WYZ116-261200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0040.211126T0000Z-211126T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KCYS.HW.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211126T1800Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
128 PM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit
  between Laramie and Cheyenne.

* WHEN...Now until 11 AM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-110-261200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211126T1800Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, and Elk Mountain
128 PM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between
  Laramie and Rawlins, Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between
  Chugwater and Wheatland.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CLH

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 23, 8:03 PM MSTHigh Wind WarningCYSAlbany, Carbon6 hr
Nov 24, 1:56 AM MSTFire Weather WatchCYS12 hr
Nov 24, 2:14 PM MSTHigh Wind WarningCYSAlbany, Carbon, Laramie, Platte55 hr
Nov 24, 2:22 PM MSTRed Flag WarningCYS26 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.