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High Wind Watch 17, NWS Riverton, WY
NWS Riverton, WY issued this high wind watch at Dec 12, 2021, 7:13 PM MST for 6 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Dec 13, 2021, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 15 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2021, 7:13 PM MST (02:13 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 13, 2021, 5:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Dec 13, 2021, 8:01 PM MST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Riverton, WY
Counties Fremont County, WY, Johnson County, WY, Natrona County, WY, Sublette County, WY, Sweetwater County, WY, Washakie County, WY
The radar
The Riverton/Lander radar (KRIW), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 00:00Z, 2.2 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2229 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 74 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 104 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 208 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
341 WWUS75 KRIW 130213 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 713 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 WYZ019-020-131300- /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211213T1200Z-211215T0600Z/ Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range- Natrona County Lower Elevations- Including the cities of Jeffrey City and Casper 713 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Wind gusts on Outer Drive and in the Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range up to 75 mph are possible. * WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range and Natrona County Lower Elevations. This includes Interstate 25, Highway 220, and Highway 20 26. * WHEN...From 5 AM MST Monday through 11 PM MST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. 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. && $$ WYZ030-131300- /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0300Z-211215T0600Z/ East Sweetwater County- Including the city of Wamsutter 713 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...East Sweetwater County. This includes Interstate 80 from Rock Springs to Wamsutter. * WHEN...From 8 PM MST Monday through 11 PM MST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ018-131300- /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0900Z-211215T0600Z/ Lander Foothills- Including the city of Lander 713 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Lander Foothills. * WHEN...From 2 AM MST Tuesday through 11 PM MST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. 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. && $$ WYZ015-131300- /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0300Z-211215T0600Z/ Wind River Mountains East- 713 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph, or higher possible. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East. This includes Red Canyon to South Pass. * WHEN...From 8 PM MST Monday through 11 PM MST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ009-011-131300- /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0600Z-211215T0600Z/ Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Southeast Johnson County- Including the city of Kaycee 713 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible for lower elevations. Southwest winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts to 75 mph possible in the mountains. * WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Southern Johnson County. This includes Interstate 25. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST Monday to 11 PM MST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/riw
4 follow-up statements
089 WWUS75 KRIW 130928 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 228 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 WYZ020-140000- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211213T1200Z-211215T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0022.211213T1200Z-211215T0600Z/ Natrona County Lower Elevations- Including the city of Casper 228 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Higher wind gusts are possible along Wyoming Boulevard south as Casper. * WHERE...Natrona County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Use caution if you must drive. In a parking lot, park into the wind to minimize the possibility of your car door hitting another parked vehicle. $$ WYZ019-140000- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211213T1200Z-211215T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0022.211213T1200Z-211215T0600Z/ Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range- Including the city of Jeffrey City 228 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts to 60 to 75 mph expected. The highest wind gusts will be in the higher elevations. * WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. 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. && $$ WYZ030-140000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0300Z-211215T0600Z/ East Sweetwater County- Including the city of Wamsutter 228 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...East Sweetwater County. This includes Interstate 80 from Rock Springs to Wamsutter. * WHEN...From 8 PM MST Monday through 11 PM MST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ018-140000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0900Z-211215T0600Z/ Lander Foothills- Including the city of Lander 228 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Lander Foothills. * WHEN...From 2 AM MST Tuesday through 11 PM MST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. 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. && $$ WYZ015-140000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0300Z-211215T0600Z/ Wind River Mountains East- 228 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph, or higher possible. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East. This includes Red Canyon to South Pass. * WHEN...From 8 PM MST Monday through 11 PM MST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ009-011-140000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0600Z-211215T0600Z/ Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Southeast Johnson County- Including the city of Kaycee 228 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible for lower elevations. Southwest winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts to 75 mph possible in the mountains. * WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Southern Johnson County. This includes Interstate 25. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST Monday to 11 PM MST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/riw
472 WWUS75 KRIW 131631 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 931 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 WYZ015-132300- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0300Z-211215T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KRIW.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/ Wind River Mountains East- 931 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East. This includes Red Canyon to South Pass. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ020-132300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/ Natrona County Lower Elevations- Including the city of Casper 931 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Higher wind gusts are possible along Wyoming Boulevard south as Casper. * WHERE...Natrona County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. 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. $$ WYZ019-132300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/ Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range- Including the city of Jeffrey City 931 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts to 60 to 75 mph expected. The highest wind gusts will be in the higher elevations. * WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Use caution if you must drive. In a parking lot, park into the wind to minimize the possibility of your car door hitting another parked vehicle. && $$ WYZ030-132300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0300Z-211215T0600Z/ East Sweetwater County- Including the city of Wamsutter 931 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MST THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...East Sweetwater County. This includes Interstate 80 from Rock Springs to Wamsutter. * WHEN...From 8 PM MST Monday through 11 PM MST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. 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. && $$ WYZ018-132300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0900Z-211215T0600Z/ Lander Foothills- Including the city of Lander 931 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Lander Foothills. * WHEN...From 2 AM MST Tuesday through 11 PM MST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ009-011-132300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0600Z-211215T0600Z/ Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Southeast Johnson County- Including the city of Kaycee 931 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible for lower elevations. Southwest winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts to 75 mph possible in the mountains. * WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Southern Johnson County. This includes Interstate 25. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST Monday to 11 PM MST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/riw
412 WWUS75 KRIW 132012 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 112 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 WYZ020-140400- /O.EXT.KRIW.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211215T1500Z/ Natrona County Lower Elevations- Including the city of Casper 112 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Higher wind gusts are possible along Wyoming Boulevard south as Casper. * WHERE...Natrona County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Use caution if you must drive. In a parking lot, park into the wind to minimize the possibility of your car door hitting another parked vehicle. $$ WYZ019-140400- /O.EXT.KRIW.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211215T1500Z/ Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range- Including the city of Jeffrey City 112 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph in the highest elevations. Lower elevation areas will see sustained southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. 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. && $$ WYZ015-140400- /O.EXT.KRIW.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/ Wind River Mountains East- 112 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East. This includes Red Canyon to South Pass. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ030-140400- /O.EXT.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0900Z-211215T1500Z/ East Sweetwater County- Including the city of Wamsutter 112 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...East Sweetwater County. This includes Interstate 80 from Rock Springs to Wamsutter. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. 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. && $$ WYZ009-011-140400- /O.EXT.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0900Z-211215T1500Z/ Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Southeast Johnson County- Including the city of Kaycee 112 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible in the highest elevations. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph in lower elevation areas. * WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Southern Johnson County. This includes Interstate 25. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ018-140400- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0900Z-211215T0600Z/ Lander Foothills- Including the city of Lander 112 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Lander Foothills. * WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/riw
456 WWUS75 KRIW 140301 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 801 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 WYZ018-141200- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0900Z-211215T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0022.211214T0900Z-211215T0600Z/ Lander Foothills- Including the city of Lander 801 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 60 to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Lander Foothills. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Use caution if you must drive. In a parking lot, park into the wind to minimize the possibility of your car door hitting another parked vehicle. && $$ WYZ030-141200- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0900Z-211215T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0022.211214T0900Z-211215T1500Z/ East Sweetwater County- Including the city of Wamsutter 801 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...East Sweetwater County. * WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 8 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. 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. && $$ WYZ009-011-141200- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0017.211214T0900Z-211215T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0022.211214T0900Z-211215T1500Z/ Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Southeast Johnson County- Including the city of Kaycee 801 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 60 to 65 mph in Southern Johnson County. In the mountains wind speeds of 45 to 55 mph with gusts to 75 mph are expected. * WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Southern Johnson County. * WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 8 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Use caution if you must drive. In a parking lot, park into the wind to minimize the possibility of your car door hitting another parked vehicle. && $$ WYZ020-141200- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211215T1500Z/ Natrona County Lower Elevations- Including the city of Casper 801 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Higher wind gusts are possible along Wyoming Boulevard on the south side of Casper. * WHERE...Natrona County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. 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. $$ WYZ019-141200- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211215T1500Z/ Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range- Including the city of Jeffrey City 801 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph in the highest elevations. Wind gusts from Jeffrey City to Beaver Rim will be 55 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Use caution if you must drive. In a parking lot, park into the wind to minimize the possibility of your car door hitting another parked vehicle. && $$ WYZ015-141200- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/ Wind River Mountains East- 801 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East. This includes Red Canyon to South Pass. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are possible. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/riw
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Riverton, WY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind watch went out at Dec 12, 3:14 PM MST, 3 hours 59 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 12, 3:14 PM MST, 3 hours 59 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Riverton WY 314 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 .SHORT TERM...This evening through Monday night Issued at 1244 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 Southwesterly flow will continue across the area today, as a PACNW trough digs over the coast of California. That flow will continue to bring strong southwest winds to the area, especially through the Wind Corridor. Southwesterly flow will continue to favor WAA into the region, with temperatures being 15 to 20 degrees warmer than average. Moisture influx within the flow will keep snow showers in the western mountains through the period, but the majority of the accumulating snow will end this evening. Brief high pressure will remain over the area through Monday, but as the PACNW continues to digs over the coast of California, the associated jetstreak will begin to favor increasing winds across the area. Presently, waiting for the existing High Wind Warnings to expire before we issue another set of High Wind Warnings for Monday. Other than the potential for more high wind, the short- term period remains warm across the eastern areas and snowy in the western mountains. .LONG TERM...Tuesday through Sunday Issued at 1244 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 The Cowboy State will be influenced by southwesterly flow aloft, with a broad ridge in place over the Plains and Northern Rockies. The longwave trough off the West Coast will continue to move onshore Tuesday. Conditions will be windy across wind prone locations, like the Wind Corridor. Strong to high winds will likely be ongoing Tuesday morning, as the trough continues to move onshore. Meanwhile, light snow will be possible over northwestern portions and become widespread across western portions Tuesday night. Snow chances spread across the rest of the forecast area Wednesday morning, as the storm system moves over the Central Rockies. Snowfall amounts for most locations will be light. Most of the energy associated with this system will be well to the south over the Four Corners and begin to eject over the Central Plains Wednesday. The trough will become negatively-tilted, as it exits. Although this would be favorable for snow in the form of a trowal or deformation zone, the system will be too far south to have an impact to the forecast area. Far western portions will have the highest amounts, due to the snow potential ahead of the system Tuesday night as well as the continued upslope flow behind the system. Snow will continue over far western portions Thursday and Friday, as another storm system develops and moves over the PACNW and Great Basin. This will keep conditions more seasonal across the Cowboy State as well. Snow will end over the far west Friday afternoon, as drier conditions from a fold over ridge over the PACNW and Northern Rockies moves over the area. Models begin to diverge on the time and location of the next system next weekend. The ECMWF is the faster solution and brings a fast moving cold front over the forecast area Saturday night from western Canada. The GFS is less severe and brings this system onshore over the PACNW during this time. && .AVIATION...For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Tuesday West of the Divide...KBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS Terminals VFR conditions will prevail at the terminal sites through the period. Snow is expected to end by 01Z at KJAC, with a new round to redevelop by 16Z. MVFR/IFR conditions will return with the snow as well. The western mountains will see frequent obscurations, with snow at times through the period. East of the Divide....KCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW/KWRL Terminals Strong west to southwest wind will begin to decrease at KCPR and KCOD, with gusts near 25 kt continuing at KCPR. LLWS will remain possible at KCOD and KLND through the TAF period. Gusts near 35 kt will return at KCPR after 18Z. VFR conditions will occur at the terminal sites through the period. Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued AT 1244 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 Southwesterly flow through the day will continue to filter warmer air into the region bringing temperatures 15 to 20 degrees above average. Western mountain snow will be continuing through the period; however, majority of the accumulating snow will end later tonight. High wind will diminish overnight; however, as strong upper- level winds and the pressure gradient tightens, high winds look to return Monday afternoon. Another system is progged to bring widespread PoP to the area late Tuesday into Wednesday. && .RIW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... High Wind Warning until 5 PM MST this afternoon for WYZ002-003- 015-018>020. Winter Weather Advisory until 11 PM MST this evening for WYZ001- 012-013. && SHORT TERM...Vorst LONG TERM...LaVoie AVIATION...LaVoie FIRE WEATHER...Vorst
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 12, 2:03 AM MST, 17 hours 10 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Riverton WY 203 AM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 WYZ001>020-022>030-130915- Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills- North Big Horn Basin-Southwest Big Horn Basin- Southeast Big Horn Basin-Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains- Bighorn Mountains West-Bighorn Mountains Southeast- Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County- Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-Jackson Hole- Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East- Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills- Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range- Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley- Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills- Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County- Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County- 203 AM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...High Wind Warning in Effect for portions of Natrona, Park and Fremont Counties through this afternoon... ...Winter Weather Advisory in Effect for Jackson Hole,Tetons, Gros Ventre and Yellowstone National Park through this evening... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. High winds will continue in the lee of the Mountains and from the Green Mountains through Natrona County. Please see High Wind Warnings for details. Periods of snow are likely in the western mountains, become lighter later tonight. Please see Winter Weather Advisory for details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Monday...Snow showers continuing across the western mountains. Tuesday night into Wednesday...A widespread snowfall event, with strong winds looks to impact the area. Details are still uncertain. Thursday and Friday...Snow looks likely to continue over far western portions. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report snowfall totals. McDonald
In the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 12, 3:12 PM MST, 4 hours 1 minute before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RIVERTON WY
312 PM MST SUN DEC 12 2021
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1245 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG CASPER 42.83N 106.33W
12/12/2021 NATRONA WY LAW ENFORCEMENT
SHEET METAL BARN AT THE CENTRAL WYOMING FAIRGROUNDS
LIFTED AND THROWN AGAINST A TELEPHONE POLE. 1 INJURY TO A
HORSE. TIME OF EVENT IS ESTIMATED BASED ON REPORT VIA
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Everything else NWS Riverton, WY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2:28 AM MST | High Wind Warning | RIW | Fremont, Johnson, Natrona, Sublette, Sweetwater, Washakie | 42 hr |
| Dec 13, 1:50 PM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | RIW | Fremont, Lincoln, Park, Sublette, Teton | 48 hr |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.