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High Wind Warning 14, NWS Riverton, WY

June 9, 20217 counties in Wyoming

NWS Riverton, WY issued this high wind warning at Jun 9, 2021, 2:29 PM MDT for 7 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Jun 10, 2021, 10:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 13 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 9, 2021, 2:29 PM MDT (20:29 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 10, 2021, 10:00 AM MDT
Expired
Jun 10, 2021, 11:00 PM MDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Riverton, WY

Counties Fremont County, WY, Johnson County, WY, Lincoln County, WY, Natrona County, WY, Park County, WY, Sublette County, WY, Sweetwater County, WY

The radar

The Riverton/Lander radar (KRIW), 20 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:33 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, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 26 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 2021-06-09Temperature 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 2021-06-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 56 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
3029 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
56 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
149 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

923 
WWUS75 KRIW 092029
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
229 PM MDT Wed Jun 9 2021

WYZ019-026>030-101000-
/O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0010.210610T1800Z-210611T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0014.210610T1600Z-210611T0300Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-Upper Green River Basin-
South Lincoln County-Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-
East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City, La Barge, Big Piney, 
Farson, Kemmerer, Cokeville, Rock Springs, Green River, 
and Wamsutter
229 PM MDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range, Upper Green 
  River Basin, South Lincoln County, Rock Springs and Green 
  River, Flaming Gorge and East Sweetwater County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dry air mass will lead to low afternoon
  RH values in the single digits, leading to critical fire weather
  conditions. Any fire could spread extremely rapidly.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ003-010-011-017-020-101000-
/O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0010.210610T2100Z-210611T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0014.210610T2100Z-210611T0500Z/
Cody Foothills-Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County-
Wind River Basin-Natrona County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Clark, Cody, Meeteetse, Buffalo, Kaycee, 
Riverton, Shoshoni, and Casper
229 PM MDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 11 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cody Foothills, Northeast Johnson County, Southeast 
  Johnson County, Wind River Basin and Natrona County Lower 
  Elevations.

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 11 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dry air mass will lead to low 
  afternoon RH values in the single digits, leading to critical 
  fire weather conditions. Any fire could spread extremely 
  rapidly.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/riw
5 follow-up statements
882 
WWUS75 KRIW 100831
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
231 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

WYZ019-026>030-110000-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0014.210610T1600Z-210611T0300Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-Upper Green River Basin-
South Lincoln County-Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-
East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City, La Barge, Big Piney, 
Farson, Kemmerer, Cokeville, Rock Springs, Green River, 
and Wamsutter
231 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds becoming westerly at 35 to 40 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southwest and south central WY, including along the HWY
  30/I-80 Corridor from Kemmerer to Wamsutter and the Green River
  Basin.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and branches. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dry air mass will lead to low 
  afternoon RH values in the single digits, leading to critical 
  fire weather conditions. Any fire could spread extremely 
  rapidly.

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. Do not attempt to burn today. 

&&

$$

WYZ003-010-011-017-020-110000-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0014.210610T2100Z-210611T0500Z/
Cody Foothills-Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County-
Wind River Basin-Natrona County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Clark, Cody, Meeteetse, Buffalo, Kaycee, 
Riverton, Shoshoni, and Casper
231 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds becoming westerly at 35 to 40 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Cody Foothills and parts of central WY, including along
  the I-25 Corridor from Casper to Buffalo and the Wind River
  Basin.

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 11 PM Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dry air mass will lead to low 
  afternoon RH values in the single digits, leading to critical 
  fire weather conditions. Any fire could spread extremely 
  rapidly.

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. Do not attempt to burn today.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/riw
442 
WWUS75 KRIW 101613
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1013 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

WYZ019-026>030-110300-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210611T0300Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-Upper Green River Basin-
South Lincoln County-Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-
East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City, La Barge, Big Piney, 
Farson, Kemmerer, Cokeville, Rock Springs, Green River, 
and Wamsutter
1013 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds becoming westerly at 35 to 40 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southwest and south central WY, including along the 
  HWY 30/I-80 Corridor, from Kemmerer to Wamsutter and the Green 
  River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and branches. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dry air mass will lead to low RH values
  in the single digits, leading to critical fire weather
  conditions. Any fire could spread extremely fast!

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. Do not attempt to burn today.

&&

$$

WYZ003-010-011-017-020-110300-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0014.210610T2100Z-210611T0500Z/
Cody Foothills-Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County-
Wind River Basin-Natrona County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Clark, Cody, Meeteetse, Buffalo, Kaycee, 
Riverton, Shoshoni, and Casper
1013 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds becoming westerly at 35 to 40 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Cody Foothills and parts of central WY, including 
  along the I-25 Corridor from Casper to Buffalo and the Wind 
  River Basin.

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 11 PM Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dry air mass will lead to low afternoon
  RH values in the single digits, leading to critical fire weather
  conditions. Any fire could spread extremely fast!

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. Do not attempt to burn today.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/riw
653 
WWUS75 KRIW 102104
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
304 PM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

WYZ019-026>030-110300-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210611T0300Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-Upper Green River Basin-
South Lincoln County-Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-
East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City, La Barge, Big Piney, 
Farson, Kemmerer, Cokeville, Rock Springs, Green River, 
and Wamsutter
304 PM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds becoming westerly at 35 to 40 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southwest and south central WY, including along the 
  HWY 30/I-80 Corridor, from Kemmerer to Wamsutter and the Green 
  River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and branches. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dry air mass will lead to low RH 
  values in the single digits, leading to critical fire weather 
  conditions. Any fire could spread extremely fast!.

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. Do not attempt to burn today.

&&

$$

WYZ003-010-011-017-020-110500-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210611T0500Z/
Cody Foothills-Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County-
Wind River Basin-Natrona County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Clark, Cody, Meeteetse, Buffalo, Kaycee, 
Riverton, Shoshoni, and Casper
304 PM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds becoming westerly at 35 to 40 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Cody Foothills and parts of central WY, including 
  along the I-25 Corridor from Casper to Buffalo and the Wind 
  River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dry air mass will lead to low 
  afternoon RH values in the single digits, leading to critical 
  fire weather conditions. Any fire could spread extremely fast!.

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. Do not attempt to burn today.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/riw
190 
WWUS75 KRIW 110257
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
857 PM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

WYZ019-026>030-110400-
/O.EXP.KRIW.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210611T0300Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-Upper Green River Basin-
South Lincoln County-Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-
East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City, La Barge, Big Piney, 
Farson, Kemmerer, Cokeville, Rock Springs, Green River, 
and Wamsutter
857 PM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Wind gusts have generally decreased below 45 mph across southwest
Wyoming this evening. Therefore, the High Wind Warning will be 
allowed to expire at 9 PM. A few ridgetop locations may still see 
gusts around 50 mph until 11 PM.

Peak speeds earlier today reached 45 to 55 mph at many locations.

$$

WYZ003-010-011-017-020-110500-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210611T0500Z/
Cody Foothills-Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County-
Wind River Basin-Natrona County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Clark, Cody, Meeteetse, Buffalo, Kaycee, 
Riverton, Shoshoni, and Casper
857 PM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest wind 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts
  of 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Cody Foothills and parts of central Wyoming, including
  the I-25 Corridor from Casper to Buffalo and the Wind River 
  Basin.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated showers and thunderstorms may
  create outflow wind gusts of 60 to 65 mph along the east slopes
  and foothills of the Absaroka Range.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/riw
216 
WWUS75 KRIW 110454
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1054 PM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

WYZ003-010-011-017-020-110600-
/O.EXP.KRIW.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210611T0500Z/
Cody Foothills-Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County-
Wind River Basin-Natrona County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Clark, Cody, Meeteetse, Buffalo, Kaycee, 
Riverton, Shoshoni, and Casper
1054 PM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Wind gusts have generally decreased below 50 mph across the area.
Accordingly, the High Wind Warning will expire at 9 PM.
Occasional gusts up to 45 mph are still possible for the next 
couple of hours but will continue decreasing overnight.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/riw

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 9, 2:29 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchRIWFremont, Johnson, Lincoln, Natrona, Park, Sublette and 1 more12 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Wyoming, 2021Every high wind warning in 2021

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.