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High Wind Watch 17, NWS Riverton, WY

December 12, 20216 counties in Wyoming

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

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 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Riverton, WY at 00:00Z on 2021-12-13Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Riverton, WY at 00:00Z on 2021-12-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 104 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
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

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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

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

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
            LOCAL PD FACEBOOK POST. METAL DEBRIS WAS STREWN, CAUSING
            ROAD CLOSURE.

&&

TL

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 13, 2:28 AM MSTHigh Wind WarningRIWFremont, Johnson, Natrona, Sublette, Sweetwater, Washakie42 hr
Dec 13, 1:50 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryRIWFremont, Lincoln, Park, Sublette, Teton48 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.