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High Wind Watch 7, NWS Riverton, WY
NWS Riverton, WY issued this high wind watch at Mar 27, 2021, 3:11 AM MDT for 8 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Mar 29, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 27, 2021, 3:11 AM MDT (09:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 29, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Mar 28, 2021, 12:10 PM MDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Riverton, WY
Counties Big Horn County, WY, Fremont County, WY, Johnson County, WY, Lincoln County, WY, Natrona County, WY, Park County, WY, Sublette County, WY, Sweetwater County, WY
The radar
The Riverton/Lander radar (KRIW), 21 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 00:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 25 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
- 927 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 25 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 77 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 91 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
341 WWUS75 KRIW 270911 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 311 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 WYZ015-018-280000- /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ Wind River Mountains East-Lander Foothills- Including the city of Lander 311 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible; gusts to 75 mph possible in the Wind River Range. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East and Lander Foothills. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. 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. && $$ WYZ019-020-280000- /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range- Natrona County Lower Elevations- Including the cities of Jeffrey City and Casper 311 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Higher gusts are possible along Wyoming Boulevard south of Casper. * WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range and Natrona County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ027>030-280000- /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T1500Z-210330T0000Z/ South Lincoln County-Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge- East Sweetwater County- Including the cities of Kemmerer, Cokeville, Rock Springs, Green River, and Wamsutter 311 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Lincoln County, Rock Springs and Green River, Flaming Gorge and East Sweetwater County. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. 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. && $$ WYZ010-011-280000- /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T1500Z-210330T0000Z/ Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County- Including the cities of Buffalo and Kaycee 311 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Northeast Johnson County and Southeast Johnson County. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ016-017-280000- /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T1500Z-210330T0000Z/ Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin- Including the cities of Dubois, Riverton, and Shoshoni 311 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Upper Wind River Basin and Wind River Basin. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/riw
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889 WWUS75 KRIW 272025 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 225 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 WYZ015-018-281300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ Wind River Mountains East-Lander Foothills- Including the city of Lander 225 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Wind gusts to 75 mph possible in the Wind River Range. * WHERE...East slopes of the Wind River Mountains and the Lander Foothills. * WHEN...Late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel along Wyoming Highway 28 around Red Canyon and South Pass could become very difficult for high- profile and lightweight vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ019-020-281300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range- Natrona County Lower Elevations- Including the cities of Jeffrey City and Casper 225 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Higher gusts are possible along Wyoming Boulevard along the south side of Casper. * WHERE...Lower elevations of Natrona County, and the Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range. * WHEN...Late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are likely along Wyoming Boulevard, especially between Casper Mountain Road and Country Club Road. 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. && $$ WYZ027>030-281300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T1500Z-210330T0000Z/ South Lincoln County-Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge- East Sweetwater County- Including the cities of Kemmerer, Cokeville, Rock Springs, Green River, and Wamsutter 225 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Most of Sweetwater County and South Lincoln County. * WHEN...Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will likely occur along I-80 east of Rock Springs to the Carbon County line around Creston Junction. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ010-011-281300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T1500Z-210330T0000Z/ Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County- Including the cities of Buffalo and Kaycee 225 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest wind 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 65 mph. * WHERE...Lower elevations of Johnson County, particularly the northern end of the county around Buffalo and along I-90. * WHEN...Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Possible damaging winds, which could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high- profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest crosswind could create very difficult travel conditions for high-profile vehicles traveling I-90 Monday. 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. && $$ WYZ016-017-281300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T1500Z-210330T0000Z/ Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin- Including the cities of Dubois, Riverton, and Shoshoni 225 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West-northwest wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Upper Wind River Basin and Wind River Basin. * WHEN...Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds will be strongest along US Highway 26 between Riverton and Diversion Dam, and across the northern end of the county around Pavillion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/riw
060 WWUS75 KRIW 280744 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 144 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 WYZ015-018-290000- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0010.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ Wind River Mountains East-Lander Foothills- Including the city of Lander 144 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph in the Lander Foothills; 45 to 55 mph with gusts to 80 mph in the mountains. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East and Lander Foothills. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel along Wyoming Highway 28 around Red Canyon and South Pass could become very difficult for high- profile and lightweight vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ019-020-290000- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0010.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range- Natrona County Lower Elevations- Including the cities of Jeffrey City and Casper 144 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Higher gusts are possible along Wyoming Boulevard south of Casper. * WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range and Natrona County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are likely along Wyoming Boulevard, especially between Casper Mountain Road and Country Club Road. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ002-003-290000- /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0010.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills- Including the cities of Clark, Cody, and Meeteetse 144 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected in the lower elevations, with higher gusts possible near Clark. Winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts to 80 mph in the Absarokas. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains and Cody Foothills. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected along the Chief Joseph Highway, near Clark and along Highway 120 south of Cody. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ004-290000- /O.EXB.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T1200Z-210330T0000Z/ North Big Horn Basin- Including the cities of Basin, Greybull, Lovell, Powell, and Shell 144 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...North Big Horn Basin. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ027>030-290000- /O.EXT.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T1200Z-210330T0000Z/ South Lincoln County-Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge- East Sweetwater County- Including the cities of Kemmerer, Cokeville, Rock Springs, Green River, and Wamsutter 144 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Most of Sweetwater County and South Lincoln County. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will likely occur along I-80 east of Rock Springs to the Carbon County line around Creston Junction. 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. && $$ WYZ010-011-290000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T1500Z-210330T0000Z/ Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County- Including the cities of Buffalo and Kaycee 144 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest wind 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 70 mph. * WHERE...Lower elevations of Johnson County, particularly the northern end of the county around Buffalo and along I-90. * WHEN...Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Possible damaging winds, which could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high- profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest crosswind could create very difficult travel conditions for high-profile vehicles traveling I- 90 Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ016-017-290000- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T1500Z-210330T0000Z/ Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin- Including the cities of Dubois, Riverton, and Shoshoni 144 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West-northwest wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Upper Wind River Basin and Wind River Basin. * WHEN...Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds will be strongest along US Highway 26 between Riverton and Diversion Dam, and across the northern end of the county around Pavillion. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/riw
904 WWUS75 KRIW 281810 NPWRIW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 1210 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 WYZ004-291300- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T1200Z-210330T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0010.210329T1200Z-210330T0000Z/ North Big Horn Basin- Including the cities of Basin, Greybull, Lovell, Powell, and Shell 1210 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts 60 to 65 mph. * WHERE...North Big Horn Basin. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles on US Highway 310. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will occur from around Blue Hill to Greybull during the late morning and early afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ027>030-291300- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T1200Z-210330T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0010.210329T1200Z-210330T0000Z/ South Lincoln County-Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge- East Sweetwater County- Including the cities of Kemmerer, Cokeville, Rock Springs, Green River, and Wamsutter 1210 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph. * WHERE...Most of Sweetwater County and South Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will likely occur along I-80 east of Rock Springs to the Carbon County line around Creston Junction during the late morning and afternoon. 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. && $$ WYZ010-011-291300- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T1500Z-210330T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0010.210329T1500Z-210330T0000Z/ Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County- Including the cities of Buffalo and Kaycee 1210 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest wind 35 to 45 mph with gusts 60 to 65 mph. Higher gusts around 70 mph possible in the vicinity of Buffalo. * WHERE...Lower elevations of Johnson County, particularly the northern end of the county around Buffalo and along I-90. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Possible damaging winds, which could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high- profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest crosswind could create very difficult travel conditions for high-profile vehicles traveling I-90 Monday. The strongest wind gusts will occur during the late morning and early afternoon. Wind gusts south of Reno Hill to the Natrona County line may only reach 45 to 55 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ016-017-291300- /O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0007.210329T1500Z-210330T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0010.210329T1500Z-210330T0000Z/ Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin- Including the cities of Dubois, Riverton, and Shoshoni 1210 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts 60 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Upper Wind River Basin and Wind River Basin. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds will be strongest along US Highway 26 between Riverton and Diversion Dam, and across the northern end of the county around Pavillion. The strongest wind will blow during the late morning and early afternoon. 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. && $$ WYZ015-018-291300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0010.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ Wind River Mountains East-Lander Foothills- Including the city of Lander 1210 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph in the Lander Foothills. Mountain wind speeds will be 45 to 55 mph with gusts to 80 mph. * WHERE...East slopes of the Wind River Mountains and Lander Foothills. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind will occur late tonight until just after sunrise Monday. Travel along Wyoming Highway 28 around Red Canyon and South Pass could become very difficult for high-profile and lightweight vehicles, especially between mileposts 58 and 62. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ019-020-291300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0010.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range- Natrona County Lower Elevations- Including the cities of Jeffrey City and Casper 1210 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Higher gusts are possible along Wyoming Boulevard south of Casper. * WHERE...Lower elevations of Natrona County, and the Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind will occur late tonight until just after sunrise Monday. Wyoming Boulevard, especially between Casper Mountain Road and Country Club Road, will experience some of the higher wind gusts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ002-003-291300- /O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0010.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills- Including the cities of Clark, Cody, and Meeteetse 1210 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph in the lower elevations. Higher gusts possible near Clark. Wind speeds of 45 to 55 mph with gusts to 80 mph will occur in the Absaroka Range. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains and Cody Foothills. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected over the Chief Joseph Highway, around the community of Clark, the west side of Cody, and along Wyoming Highway 120 south of Cody. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/riw
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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.