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High Wind Warning 15, NWS Riverton, WY

October 24, 2021Fremont County, Natrona County, Sweetwater County, Wyoming

NWS Riverton, WY issued this high wind warning at Oct 24, 2021, 2:13 PM MDT for Fremont County, Natrona County, Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It took effect at Oct 25, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 12 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
Oct 24, 2021, 2:13 PM MDT (20:13 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 25, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT
Expired
Oct 25, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Riverton, WY

Counties Fremont County, WY, Natrona County, WY, Sweetwater County, WY

The radar

The Riverton/Lander radar (KRIW), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:14 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, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 62 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 2021-10-24Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-10-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -35 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
1526 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-35 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
75 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

983 
WWUS75 KRIW 242013
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
213 PM MDT Sun Oct 24 2021

WYZ019-020-030-251300-
/O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0011.211025T1500Z-211026T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0015.211025T1500Z-211026T0300Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City, Casper, and Wamsutter
213 PM MDT Sun Oct 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range, Natrona County 
  Lower Elevations and East Sweetwater County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong winds will enhance
  the blow over risk for lightweight and high profile vehicles,
  including campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. 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
4 follow-up statements
841 
WWUS75 KRIW 250038
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
638 PM MDT Sun Oct 24 2021

WYZ019-020-030-251300-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0015.211025T1500Z-211026T0300Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City, Casper, and Wamsutter
638 PM MDT Sun Oct 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range, Natrona County 
  Lower Elevations, and East Sweetwater County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong winds will enhance
  the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, 
  including campers and tractor trailers. Impacted roads include 
  Interstate 80, US 287, Wyoming 220, and Wyoming Boulevard along 
  the south side of Casper.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for sudden crosswinds if you plan to travel through 
the warned area. Do not attempt any outdoor burning.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/riw
880 
WWUS75 KRIW 250916
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
316 AM MDT Mon Oct 25 2021

WYZ018-252215-
/O.EXA.KRIW.HW.W.0015.211025T1500Z-211026T0300Z/
Lander Foothills-
Including the city of Lander
316 AM MDT Mon Oct 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lander Foothills.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM this evening. The most
  likely timing for the strongest wind gusts will be occur between
  11 AM and 4 PM.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong winds will enhance
  the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles,
  including campers and tractor trailers. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Please keep two hands on the steering 
  wheel in case of sudden, very strong wind gust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive. In a parking lot, park into the
wind to minimize the possibility of your car door hitting another
parked vehicle.

&&

$$

WYZ019-020-030-252215-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0015.211025T1500Z-211026T0300Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City, Casper, and Wamsutter
316 AM MDT Mon Oct 25 2021

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

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  60 mph expected. Locally gusts to 70 mph on the south side of 
  Casper.

* WHERE...East Sweetwater County, Green Mountains and Rattlesnake
  Range and Natrona County Lower Elevations. This includes
  Interstate 25, and Interstate 80.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM this evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong winds will enhance
  the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles,
  including campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Please keep two hands on the steering wheel
  in case of sudden, very strong wind gust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive. In a parking lot, park into the
wind to minimize the possibility of your car door hitting another
parked vehicle.

&&

$$

Team Riverton/21
946 
WWUS75 KRIW 252043
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
243 PM MDT Mon Oct 25 2021

WYZ019-020-030-260300-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211026T0300Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City, Casper, and Wamsutter
243 PM MDT Mon Oct 25 2021

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

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60
  mph expected. Locally gusts to 60 mph on the south side of 
  Casper.

* WHERE...East Sweetwater County, Green Mountains and 
  Rattlesnake Range and Natrona County Lower Elevations. This 
  includes Interstate 25, and Interstate 80.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM this evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong winds will enhance 
  the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, 
  including campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Please keep two hands on the steering 
  wheel in case of sudden, very strong wind gust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive. In a parking lot, park into the
wind to minimize the possibility of your car door hitting another
parked vehicle.

&&

$$

WYZ018-260300-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211026T0300Z/
Lander Foothills-
Including the city of Lander
243 PM MDT Mon Oct 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lander Foothills.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM this evening. The most 
  likely timing for the strongest wind gusts will be occur 
  between 11 AM and 4 PM.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong winds will enhance 
  the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, 
  including campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Please keep two hands on the steering 
  wheel in case of sudden, very strong wind gust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive. In a parking lot, park into the
wind to minimize the possibility of your car door hitting another
parked vehicle.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/riw
456 
WWUS75 KRIW 260246
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
846 PM MDT Mon Oct 25 2021

WYZ019-020-030-260400-
/O.EXP.KRIW.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211026T0300Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City, Casper, and Wamsutter
846 PM MDT Mon Oct 25 2021

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

Winds are decreasing therefore the high wind warning will be
allowed to expire.

$$

WYZ018-260400-
/O.EXP.KRIW.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211026T0300Z/
Lander Foothills-
Including the city of Lander
846 PM MDT Mon Oct 25 2021

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

Winds are decreasing  the high wind warning will be allowed to 
expire.

$$

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
Oct 24, 2:35 PM MDTWinter Weather AdvisoryRIWFremont, Lincoln, Sublette, Teton45 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.