Alert archive / Wyoming / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 16, NWS Riverton, WY
NWS Riverton, WY issued this high wind warning at Nov 15, 2021, 3:58 AM MST for 9 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Nov 15, 2021, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 24 hr. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 15, 2021, 3:58 AM MST (10:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 15, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Nov 16, 2021, 8:02 PM MST
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Riverton, WY
Counties Big Horn County, WY, Fremont County, WY, Hot Springs County, WY, Johnson County, WY, Natrona County, WY, Park County, WY, Sublette County, WY, Sweetwater County, WY, Washakie County, WY
The radar
The Riverton/Lander radar (KRIW), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:57 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 11:45 PM MST | WILDFIRE | 5 Nw Clark, WY | *** 1 FATAL *** 1 FATALITY, 3 HOMES, AND 7 OUTBUILDINGS WERE DESTROYED BY A WILDFIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS A DOWNED POWERLINE DUE TO HIGH WINDS. WINDS OF 75 TO 100 MPH SPREAD THE FIRE QUICKLY EASTWARD AND IMPACTED AREAS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LINE CREEK ROA |
| Nov 16, 3:55 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 1 Ssw Lander, WY | ASOS STATION KLND LANDER AIRPORT. |
| Nov 16, 4:49 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 3 Nnw Buffalo, WY | ASOS STATION KBYG BUFFALO AIRPORT. |
| Nov 16, 5:35 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 82 | 3 Nnw Buffalo, WY | ASOS STATION KBYG BUFFALO AIRPORT. SEVERAL POWERLINES REPORTED DOWN SPARKING SMALL FIRES FROM BUFFALO TO NEAR THE SHERIDAN/JOHNSON COUNTY LINE. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 00:00Z, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 44 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.
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
247 WWUS75 KRIW 151058 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 358 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 WYZ002-160000- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0012.211116T0300Z-211116T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T0300Z-211116T2100Z/ Absaroka Mountains- 358 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts around 75 mph. Some higher gusts are possible along the Chief Joseph Highway. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong wind may blow down trees and snap branches. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive into this area. && $$ WYZ003-160000- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0012.211116T0300Z-211116T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T0300Z-211116T1800Z/ Cody Foothills- Including the cities of Clark, Cody, and Meeteetse 358 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Wind gusts around Clark and on the south and west side of Cody may gust over 70 mph. * WHERE...Cody Foothills. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong wind may snap tree branches. Blowing dust may occur reducing visibility. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Highway 120 will be impacted by the strong wind gusts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should secure loose items on their property. Use caution if you are out driving. && $$ WYZ015-016-160000- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0012.211116T0600Z-211117T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T0600Z-211117T0000Z/ Wind River Mountains East-Upper Wind River Basin- Including the city of Dubois 358 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 around Dubois to Crowheart. Wind speeds in the mountains will range from 45 to 55 mph with gusts over 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East and Upper Wind River Basin. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong wind may snap tree branches. Blowing dust may occur reducing visibility. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The area around Red Canyon to South Pass will impacted by strong wind gusts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should secure loose items on their property. Use caution if you are out driving. && $$ WYZ019-160000- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0012.211116T0600Z-211117T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T0600Z-211117T0000Z/ Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range- Including the city of Jeffrey City 358 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 60 mph from Beaver Rim to Jeffrey City. Wind gusts in the mountains around 75 mph are expected. * WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Highways 287 and 220 will be impacted by these high wind gusts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should secure loose items on their property. Use caution if you are out driving. && $$ WYZ020-160000- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0012.211116T0600Z-211117T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T0600Z-211116T2100Z/ Natrona County Lower Elevations- Including the city of Casper 358 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 60 mph is expected. Wind gusts on Outer Drive may be over 70 mph. * WHERE...Natrona County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong wind may snap tree branches. Blowing dust may occur reducing visibility. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should secure loose items on their property. Use caution if you are out driving. && $$ WYZ010-160000- /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T1600Z-211117T0000Z/ Northeast Johnson County- Including the city of Buffalo 358 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West to Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph may occur in the morning. Then a Northwest wind of 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 60 mph are expected after the cold front passes around Noon. * WHERE...Northeast Johnson County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong wind may snap tree branches. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should secure loose items on their property. Use caution if you are out driving. && $$ WYZ030-160000- /O.EXT.KRIW.HW.A.0012.211116T1500Z-211117T0000Z/ East Sweetwater County- Including the city of Wamsutter 358 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 60 mph are possible. * WHERE...East Sweetwater County. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Interstate 80. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/riw
5 follow-up statements
217 WWUS75 KRIW 152105 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 205 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 WYZ030-161400- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0012.211116T1500Z-211117T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T1200Z-211117T0000Z/ East Sweetwater County- Including the city of Wamsutter 205 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...East Sweetwater County. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Interstate 80. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WYZ009-161400- /O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T0300Z-211117T0000Z/ Bighorn Mountains Southeast- 205 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. Light snow is also possible at times. * WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Highway 16 and Powder River Pass. Blowing dust may occur reducing visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WYZ011-161400- /O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T0900Z-211117T0600Z/ Southeast Johnson County- Including the city of Kaycee 205 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast Johnson County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Interstate 25. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WYZ004-005-018-161400- /O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T0900Z-211116T2100Z/ North Big Horn Basin-Southwest Big Horn Basin-Lander Foothills- Including the cities of Basin, Greybull, Lovell, Powell, Shell, Thermopolis, and Lander 205 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...North Big Horn Basin, Southwest Big Horn Basin and Lander Foothills. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover 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. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WYZ007-161400- /O.EXA.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T0600Z-211117T0000Z/ Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains- 205 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree branches and cause lowered visibility due to blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WYZ002-161400- /O.EXT.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T0300Z-211117T0000Z/ Absaroka Mountains- 205 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. Light snow is also possible at times. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Wyoming Highway 296 and Dead Indian Pass. Blowing dust may occur reducing visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WYZ003-161400- /O.EXT.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T0300Z-211117T0000Z/ Cody Foothills- Including the cities of Clark, Cody, and Meeteetse 205 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Cody Foothills. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Wyoming Highway 120. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WYZ020-161400- /O.EXT.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T0300Z-211117T0000Z/ Natrona County Lower Elevations- Including the city of Casper 205 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Natrona County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Interstate 25 and Outer Drive around Casper. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WYZ010-161400- /O.EXT.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T0900Z-211117T0600Z/ Northeast Johnson County- Including the city of Buffalo 205 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northeast Johnson County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Interstate 90 and Interstate 25. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WYZ015-016-161400- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T0600Z-211117T0000Z/ Wind River Mountains East-Upper Wind River Basin- Including the city of Dubois 205 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. Light snow is also possible at times. * WHERE...Upper Wind River Basin and Wind River Mountains East. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The area around Red Canyon to South Pass will impacted by strong wind gusts. Blowing dust may occur reducing visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WYZ019-161400- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T0600Z-211117T0000Z/ Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range- Including the city of Jeffrey City 205 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Highway 287. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/riw
632 WWUS75 KRIW 161052 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 352 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 WYZ002-009-170000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/ Absaroka Mountains-Bighorn Mountains Southeast- 352 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains, and eastern slopes of the Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM. * IMPACTS...Extreme blowover risk risk for lightweight and high- profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Highway 16 west of Cody, eastern portions of Powder River Pass, and along the Chief Joseph Highway. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Please keep two hands on your steering wheel in case of a sudden, strong wind gust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Delay travel if possible. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. && $$ WYZ003-170000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/ Cody Foothills- Including the cities of Clark, Cody, and Meeteetse 352 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Cody Foothills. Areas around Clark will have the strongest winds with localized winds to around 85 mph possible. * WHEN...Until 5 PM. * IMPACTS...Extreme blowover risk risk for lightweight and high- profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Highway 120. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Please keep two hands on your steering wheel in case of a sudden, strong wind gust. There could be patchy blowing dust which could reduce the visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive. In a parking lot, park into the wind to minimize the possibility of your car door hitting another parked vehicle. && $$ WYZ007-015-016-170000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/ Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Wind River Mountains East- Upper Wind River Basin- Including the city of Dubois 352 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 with gusts up to 80 mph in the mountains, and west to northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph in the lower elevations. * WHERE...Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains, eastern slopes of the Wind River Mountains, and the Upper Wind River Basin including Crowheart and Dubois. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Extreme blowover risk especially near the Red Canyon area of South Pass. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Please keep two hands on your steering wheel in case of a sudden, strong wind gust. There could be patchy blowing dust which could reduce the visibility in the lower elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive, and delay travel over South Pass if possible. In a parking lot, park into the wind to minimize the possibility of your car door hitting another parked vehicle. && $$ WYZ019-170000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/ Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range- Including the city of Jeffrey City 352 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range. * WHEN...Until 5 PM. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Highway 287. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Please keep two hands on your steering wheel in case of a sudden, strong wind gust. There could be patchy blowing dust which could reduce the visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WYZ020-170000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/ Natrona County Lower Elevations- Including the city of Casper 352 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Natrona County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...Until 5 PM. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Interstate 25 and Outer Drive around Casper. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Please keep two hands on your steering wheel in case of a sudden, strong wind gust. There could be patchy blowing dust which could reduce the visibility. 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. && $$ WYZ010-011-170000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0600Z/ Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County- Including the cities of Buffalo and Kaycee 352 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Johnson County. The strongest winds are expected to occur over far northern Johnson County including the Buffalo area. * WHEN...Until 11 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Interstates 25 and 90. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Please keep two hands on your steering wheel in case of a sudden, strong wind gust. There could be patchy blowing dust which could reduce the visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extreme caution if you must drive. In a parking lot, park into the wind to minimize the possibility of your car door hitting another parked vehicle. && $$ WYZ004-005-018-162100- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211116T2100Z/ North Big Horn Basin-Southwest Big Horn Basin-Lander Foothills- Including the cities of Basin, Greybull, Lovell, Powell, Shell, Thermopolis, and Lander 352 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...North Big Horn Basin, Southwest Big Horn Basin and Lander Foothills. * WHEN...Until 2 PM. * IMPACTS...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 your steering wheel in case of a sudden, strong wind gust. There could be patchy blowing dust which could reduce the visibility. 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. && $$ WYZ030-170000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.211116T1200Z-211117T0000Z/ East Sweetwater County- Including the city of Wamsutter 352 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...East Sweetwater County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Interstate 80. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Please keep two hands on your steering wheel in case of a sudden, strong wind gust. There could be patchy blowing dust which could reduce the visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Team Riverton/21
073 WWUS75 KRIW 162103 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 203 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 WYZ004-005-018-162215- /O.EXP.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211116T2100Z/ North Big Horn Basin-Southwest Big Horn Basin-Lander Foothills- Including the cities of Basin, Greybull, Lovell, Powell, Shell, Thermopolis, and Lander 203 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... Winds remain breezy through sunset with gusts 40 to 50 mph; however, damaging winds are now unlikely. $$ WYZ002-009-170000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/ Absaroka Mountains-Bighorn Mountains Southeast- 203 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Absaroka Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Extreme blowover risk risk for lightweight and high- profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Highway 16 west of Cody, eastern portions of Powder River Pass, and along the Chief Joseph Highway. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Delay travel if possible. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. && $$ WYZ003-170000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/ Cody Foothills- Including the cities of Clark, Cody, and Meeteetse 203 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Cody Foothills. The strongest winds will be near the high terrain on the east face of the Absarokas, and in narrow east to west oriented canyons and valleys. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Increased blowover risk risk for lightweight and high- profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Highway 120. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive, and watch out for any fallen tree branches. && $$ WYZ007-015-016-170000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/ Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Wind River Mountains East- Upper Wind River Basin- Including the city of Dubois 203 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains, Upper Wind River Basin and Wind River Mountains East. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Increased blowover risk risk for lightweight and high- profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. Extreme blowover risk near the Red Canyon area of South Pass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive, and delay travel over South Pass if possible. Watch out for any fallen tree branches. && $$ WYZ019-170000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/ Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range- Including the city of Jeffrey City 203 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Highway 287. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive, and watch out for any fallen tree branches. && $$ WYZ020-170000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/ Natrona County Lower Elevations- Including the city of Casper 203 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Natrona County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Interstate 25 and Outer Drive around Casper. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive, and watch out for any fallen tree branches. && $$ WYZ010-011-170600- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0600Z/ Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County- Including the cities of Buffalo and Kaycee 203 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Southeast Johnson County and Northeast Johnson County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Interstates 25 and 90. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive, and watch out for any fallen tree branches. && $$ WYZ030-170000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/ East Sweetwater County- Including the city of Wamsutter 203 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...East Sweetwater County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Interstate 80. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive, and watch out for any fallen tree branches. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/riw
121 WWUS75 KRIW 162358 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 458 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 WYZ002-009-170100- /O.EXP.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/ Absaroka Mountains-Bighorn Mountains Southeast- 458 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... The wind has decreased below critical thresholds. Therefore, the high wind warning will be allowed to expire. Northwest wind gusting 40 to 50 mph will continue until mid-evening Tuesday. $$ WYZ003-170100- /O.EXP.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/ Cody Foothills- Including the cities of Clark, Cody, and Meeteetse 458 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... The wind has decreased below critical thresholds. Therefore, the high wind warning will be allowed to expire. Northwest wind gusting 25 to 35 mph will continue until mid-evening Tuesday. $$ WYZ007-015-016-170100- /O.EXP.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/ Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Wind River Mountains East- Upper Wind River Basin- Including the city of Dubois 458 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... The wind has decreased below critical thresholds. Therefore, the high wind warning will be allowed to expire. Northwest wind gusting around 30 mph will continue until mid-evening Tuesday. $$ WYZ019-170100- /O.EXP.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/ Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range- Including the city of Jeffrey City 458 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... The wind has decreased below critical thresholds. Therefore, the high wind warning will be allowed to expire. West wind gusting 30 to 40 mph will continue until mid-evening Tuesday. $$ WYZ020-170100- /O.EXP.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/ Natrona County Lower Elevations- Including the city of Casper 458 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... The wind has decreased below critical thresholds. Therefore, the high wind warning will be allowed to expire. North wind gusting to 25 mph will continue until mid-evening Tuesday. $$ WYZ030-170100- /O.EXP.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/ East Sweetwater County- Including the city of Wamsutter 458 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... The wind has decreased below critical thresholds. Therefore, the high wind warning will be allowed to expire. West wind gusting 25 to 35 mph will continue until mid-evening Tuesday. $$ WYZ010-011-170600- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0600Z/ Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County- Including the cities of Buffalo and Kaycee 458 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with local gusts 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Southeast Johnson County and Northeast Johnson County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will enhance the blowover risk for lightweight and high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. This includes Interstates 25 and 90. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most locations can expect wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph through mid-evening Tuesday, but local gusts to near 60 mph are possible near the foothills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive, and watch out for any fallen tree branches. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/riw
716 WWUS75 KRIW 170302 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 802 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 WYZ010-011-170415- /O.CAN.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211117T0600Z/ Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County- Including the cities of Buffalo and Kaycee 802 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The wind has decreased below critical thresholds. Therefore, the high wind warning has been cancelled. Northwest wind gusting 25 to 35 mph will continue through Tuesday evening. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/riw
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.