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High Wind Watch 48, NWS Cheyenne, WY

December 9, 20215 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind watch at Dec 9, 2021, 2:02 PM MST for 5 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Dec 10, 2021, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 9, 2021, 2:02 PM MST (21:02 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 10, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 10, 2021, 2:55 PM MST
In force
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

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

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:03 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, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 264 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 2021-12-09Temperature 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 2021-12-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 108 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
2379 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
80 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
108 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
78 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

431 
WWUS75 KCYS 092102
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
202 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

WYZ106-110-116-101200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0048.211211T0300Z-211213T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
202 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, North
  Snowy Range Foothills and South Laramie Range, including
  Arlington, Vedauwoo, and Bordeaux.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Significant blowing snow risk due to snowfall Thursday
  and Friday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. High Wind Watch means a hazardous high wind event is
possible. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58
mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

LK
2 follow-up statements
624 
WWUS75 KCYS 101011
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
311 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

WYZ107-110000-
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.A.0048.211211T0600Z-211213T0000Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
311 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...East Platte County including Wheatland and Glendo.

* WHEN...From late this evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. Blowing snow due to recent
  snowfall could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-110000-
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.A.0048.211211T0600Z-211213T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
and Rawlins
311 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin and 
  Central Carbon County including Rawlins.

* WHEN...From late this evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. Blowing snow due to recent
  snowfall could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-103-110000-
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.A.0048.211211T1200Z-211213T0000Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-North Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, Deer Creek, 
Garrett, and Esterbrook
311 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
  Gusts up to 75 MPH possible in the mountains.

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations and North Laramie 
  Range.

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. Blowing snow due to recent
  snowfall could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-116-110000-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.A.0048.211211T0600Z-211213T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, 
and Vedauwoo
311 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, and
  South Laramie Range, including Vedauwoo, and Bordeaux.

* WHEN...From late this evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. Blowing snow due to recent 
  snowfall could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. High Wind Watch means a hazardous high wind event is
possible. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of
58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ110-110000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0048.211211T0300Z-211213T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
311 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. Blowing snow due to recent
  snowfall could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. High Wind Watch means a hazardous high wind event is
possible. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of
58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

Brothers
707 
WWUS75 KCYS 102155
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
255 PM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

WYZ107-116-111200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0048.211211T0600Z-211213T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0055.211211T0600Z-211213T0000Z/
East Platte County-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Wheatland, Guernsey, Buford, 
Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
255 PM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...East Platte County and South Laramie Range.

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

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will also reduce the visibility
  at times to less than 1 mile. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile and lightweight vehicles.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-111200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0048.211211T0600Z-211213T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0055.211211T0600Z-211213T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, 
and Shirley Basin
255 PM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

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

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Patchy blowing snow will reduce the visibility to less
  than 1 mile at times. Travel will also be difficult, especially
  for high profile and lightweight vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ110-111200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0048.211211T0300Z-211213T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0055.211212T0000Z-211213T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
255 PM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 5 PM MST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will also reduce the visibility
  at times to less than 1 mile. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile and lightweight vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ109-111200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0048.211211T0600Z-211213T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0055.211212T0000Z-211213T0000Z/
Central Carbon County-
Including the city of Rawlins
255 PM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 5 PM MST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Carbon County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will also reduce the visibility
  at times to less than 1 mile. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile and lightweight vehicles.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ101-103-111200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0048.211211T1200Z-211213T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0055.211211T1200Z-211213T0000Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-North Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, Deer Creek, 
Garrett, and Esterbrook
255 PM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 5 PM MST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations and North Laramie 
  Range.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will also reduce the visibility
  at times to less than 1 mile. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile and lightweight vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ106-111200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0048.211211T0600Z-211213T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0055.211211T1800Z-211213T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
255 PM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 PM MST
SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will also reduce the visibility
  at times to less than 1 mile. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile and lightweight vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. 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.