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High Wind Warning 16, NWS Cheyenne, WY

February 9, 20224 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Feb 9, 2022, 1:16 PM MST for 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Feb 10, 2022, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 22 hr. 54 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 9, 2022, 1:16 PM MST (20:16 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 10, 2022, 5:00 AM MST
Expired
Feb 11, 2022, 3:27 AM MST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

Counties Albany County, WY, Carbon County, WY, Laramie County, WY, Platte County, WY

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 10, 5:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Feb 10, 5:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 653 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY20 2.5 SE ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Feb 10, 6:26 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Feb 10, 7:02 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 588 Ese Crystal Lake Camp, WYOTTO WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 44 MPH.
Feb 10, 7:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6110 Ese Crystal Lake Cam, WYEMKAY UPR SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 55 MPH. GUST TO 60 MPH AT 732AM.
Feb 10, 7:24 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Nnw Arlington, WYARLINGTON WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 45 MPH.
Feb 10, 7:24 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 673 Ese Elk Mountain, WYCOUNTY ROAD 402 WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 38 MPH.
Feb 10, 7:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 617 Ese Arlington, WYCOOPER COVE WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 40 MPH.
Feb 10, 8:18 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 Nw Arlington, WYFOOTE CREEK WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 43 MPH.
Feb 10, 8:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Wnw Buford, WYUPR SITE SHERWS.
Feb 10, 8:22 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Nw Elk Mountain, WYHALLECK RIDGE WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 47 MPH.
Feb 10, 8:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Nnw Arlington, WYARLINGTON WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 44 MPH.
Feb 10, 8:34 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Wnw Buford, WYMESONET STATION UR535 SHERWS WIND SPEED AT 40-45 MPH.
Feb 10, 8:39 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Wnw Buford, WYMESONET STATION UR535 SHERWS WIND SPEEDS AT 40-45 MPH.
Feb 10, 8:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5812 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMESONET STATION WY38 11.8 S FEDERAL (WYDOT) WIND SPEEDS AT 39-44 MPH.
Feb 10, 8:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 597 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT) WIND SPEEDS AT 34-39 MPH.
Feb 10, 8:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 588 S Chugwater, WYBEAR CREEK WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 42 MPH.
Feb 10, 8:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 588 S Chugwater, WYMESONET STATION WY40 7.5 S CHUGWATER (WYDOT) WIND SPEEDS AT 38-43 MPH.
Feb 10, 9:26 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 693 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY20 2.5 SE ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Feb 10, 9:29 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5811 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMESONET STATION UP226 10.5 NW NATURAL FORT (UPR).
Feb 10, 10:08 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 783 Ese Elk Mountain, WYCOUNTY ROAD 402 WYDOT SITE. GUSTS 78 MPH FROM 1008 AM TO 1016 AM. SUSTAINED WINDS 35 MPH.
Feb 10, 10:22 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Sse Bordeaux, WYMESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT).
Feb 10, 11:18 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Wnw Buford, WYMESONET STATION UR535 SHERWS.
Feb 10, 11:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Feb 10, 11:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 E Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY23 1.6 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Feb 10, 12:12 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Sse Bordeaux, WYMESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT).
Feb 10, 12:42 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Nw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY22 2.7 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Feb 10, 12:42 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Feb 10, 1:12 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMESONET STATION WY39 6.7 W WARREN AF BASE (WYDOT).
Feb 10, 1:22 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 Ne Pumpkin Vine, WYMESONET STATION UR351 3.1 NE PUMPKIN VINE (UPR).
Feb 10, 1:26 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5811 Se Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY25 10.7 SE ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Feb 10, 1:36 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6711 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMESONET STATION UP226 10.5 NW NATURAL FORT (UPR).
Feb 10, 2:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Sse Bordeaux, WYMESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT).
Feb 10, 2:22 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Feb 10, 2:28 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 408 S Chugwater, WYBEAR CREEK WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS OVER 40 MPH FOR PAST HOUR. PEAK WIND GUST 57 MPH.
Feb 10, 2:32 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 408 S Chugwater, WYBEAR CREEK WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 40 MPH OR GREATER FOR PAST HOUR. PEAK GUSTS 57 MPH.
Feb 10, 2:34 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 702 Wnw Buford, WYMESONET STATION UR535 SHERWS.
Feb 10, 3:12 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 Ene Buford, WYMESONET STATION WY37 1.1 E BUFORD (WYDOT).
Feb 10, 3:12 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 Wnw Buford, WYMESONET STATION WY36 2.4 NW BUFORD (WYDOT).
Feb 10, 3:32 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 408 S Chugwater, WYBEAR CREEK WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 40 MPH OR GREATER FOR PAST HOUR. PEAK GUSTS 57 MPH.
Feb 10, 3:36 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY18 HALLECK RIDGE (WYDOT).
Feb 10, 4:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Rock River, WYMESONET STATION UR345 ROCK RIVER (UPR).
Feb 10, 4:49 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 662 Wnw Buford, WYMESONET STATION UR535 SHERWS.
Feb 10, 4:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 Nw Elk Mountain, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT ELK MOUNTAIN.
Feb 10, 4:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 691 Nnw Arlington, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT ARLINGTON. SUSTAINED WINDS OF 51 MPH.
Feb 10, 5:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 711 Nnw Arlington, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT ARLINGTON. SUSTAINED WINDS OF 52 MPH.
Feb 10, 5:36 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Sw Federal, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT WILDCAT TRAIL. HAPPY JACK ROAD WEST OF CHEYENNE.
Feb 10, 5:36 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Ene Buford, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT BUFORD. SUSTAINED WINDS OF 46 MPH.
Feb 10, 6:13 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6911 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMESONET STATION UP226 10.5 NW NATURAL FORT (UPR).
Feb 10, 6:22 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6112 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT OTTO ROAD. SUSTAINED WINDS AROUND 46 MPH.
Feb 10, 7:12 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 647 Ese Arlington, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT COOPER COVE. SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 TO 44 MPH.
Feb 10, 7:26 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Sse Bordeaux, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT BORDEAUX. SUSTAINED WINDS BETWEEN 35 TO 45 MPH.
Feb 10, 9:36 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5812 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT OTTO ROAD, WEST OF CHEYENNE. SUSTAINED WINDS BETWEEN 41 TO 47 MPH.
Feb 10, 10:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6012 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT OTTO ROAD WEST OF CHEYENNE.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 278 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Riverton, WY at 12:00Z on 2022-02-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2022-02-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 17 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
4127 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
17 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
44 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

734 
WWUS75 KCYS 092016
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
116 PM MST Wed Feb 9 2022

WYZ106-110-116-101215-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0013.220210T1200Z-220211T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0016.220210T1200Z-220211T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
116 PM MST Wed Feb 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, 
  North Snowy Range Foothills, and South Laramie Range. This 
  includes Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins, the 
  Interstate 80 Summit, and Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland. 

* WHEN...5 AM Thursday to 5 AM Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ117-118-101215-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0016.220210T1800Z-220211T1200Z/
South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Whitaker, Federal, Horse Creek, 
and Cheyenne
116 PM MST Wed Feb 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and Adjacent Foothills including
  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. Interstate 25
  corridor in central Laramie County and the city of Cheyenne.

* WHEN...11 AM Thursday to 5 AM Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
375 
WWUS75 KCYS 100831
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
131 AM MST Thu Feb 10 2022

WYZ106-110-116-110000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0016.220210T1200Z-220211T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
131 AM MST Thu Feb 10 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THIS MORNING TO 
5 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, 
  North Snowy Range Foothills, and South Laramie Range. This 
  includes Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins, the 
  Interstate 80 Summit, and Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland.

* WHEN...5 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers, with a risk for blow overs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ117-118-110000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0016.220210T1800Z-220211T1200Z/
South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Whitaker, Federal, Horse Creek, 
and Cheyenne
131 AM MST Thu Feb 10 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including Interstate
  80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. Central Laramie County  
  including Cheyenne.

* WHEN...11 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers, with a risk for blow overs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$
704 
WWUS75 KCYS 100839 CCA
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
139 AM MST Thu Feb 10 2022

WYZ106-110-116-110000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0016.220210T1200Z-220211T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
139 AM MST Thu Feb 10 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THIS MORNING TO 
5 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, 
  North Snowy Range Foothills, and South Laramie Range. This 
  includes Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins, the 
  Interstate 80 Summit, and Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland.

* WHEN...5 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers, with a risk for blow overs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ117-118-110000-
/O.COR.KCYS.HW.W.0016.220210T1800Z-220211T1200Z/
South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Whitaker, Federal, Horse Creek, 
and Cheyenne
139 AM MST Thu Feb 10 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Laramie Foothills. Central Laramie County including
  Cheyenne.

* WHEN...11 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers, with a risk for blow overs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$
122 
WWUS75 KCYS 101452
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
752 AM MST Thu Feb 10 2022

WYZ117-110000-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0016.220210T1452Z-220211T1200Z/
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
752 AM MST Thu Feb 10 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...South Laramie Foothills west of Cheyenne.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers, with a risk for blow overs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ106-110-116-110000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-220211T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
752 AM MST Thu Feb 10 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, 
  North Snowy Range Foothills, and South Laramie Range. This 
  includes Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins, the 
  Interstate 80 Summit, and Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland.

* WHEN...5 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers, with a risk for blow overs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ118-110000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0016.220210T1800Z-220211T1200Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
752 AM MST Thu Feb 10 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County including Cheyenne.

* WHEN...11 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers, with a risk for blow overs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
194 
WWUS75 KCYS 102037
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
137 PM MST Thu Feb 10 2022

WYZ106-110-116-117-111200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-220211T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
137 PM MST Thu Feb 10 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, 
  North Snowy Range Foothills, and South Laramie Range. This 
  includes Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins, the 
  Interstate 80 Summit, and Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers, with a risk for blow overs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ118-111200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-220211T1200Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
137 PM MST Thu Feb 10 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County including Cheyenne.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers, with a risk for blow overs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-111200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0014.220211T1200Z-220212T0300Z/
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
Hemingford, Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, 
Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Sidney, Brownson, Harrison, and Agate
137 PM MST Thu Feb 10 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Dawes County, Box Butte County, Scotts Bluff County, 
  Banner County, Morrill County, Kimball County, Cheyenne 
  County, Northern Sioux County and Southern Sioux County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
406 
WWUS75 KCYS 110842
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
142 AM MST Fri Feb 11 2022

WYZ106-116>118-110945-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-220211T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo,
Whitaker, Federal, Horse Creek, and Cheyenne
142 AM MST Fri Feb 11 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished below warning levels, which has prompted for
the cancellation of the warning across these areas.

$$

WYZ110-111200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-220211T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
142 AM MST Fri Feb 11 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, 
  North Snowy Range Foothills, and South Laramie Range. This 
  includes Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins, the 
  Interstate 80 Summit, and Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers, with a risk for blow overs. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-112045-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0014.220211T1200Z-220212T0300Z/
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
Hemingford, Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, 
Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Sidney, Brownson, Harrison, and Agate
142 AM MST Fri Feb 11 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible. 

* WHERE...Dawes County, Box Butte County, Scotts Bluff County, 
  Banner County, Morrill County, Kimball County, Cheyenne 
  County, Northern Sioux County and Southern Sioux County. 

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
861 
WWUS75 KCYS 111027
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
327 AM MST Fri Feb 11 2022

WYZ110-111130-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-220211T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
327 AM MST Fri Feb 11 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished across the warned area which has prompted 
the cancellation of the warning.

$$

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-120300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0014.220211T1200Z-220212T0300Z/
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
Hemingford, Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, 
Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Sidney, Brownson, Harrison, and Agate
327 AM MST Fri Feb 11 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  possible. 

* WHERE...Dawes County, Box Butte County, Scotts Bluff County, 
  Banner County, Morrill County, Kimball County, Cheyenne 
  County, Northern Sioux County and Southern Sioux County. 

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Cheyenne, WY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Feb 9, 10:28 AM MST, 2 hours 48 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 9, 10:28 AM MST, 2 hours 48 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1028 AM MST Wed Feb 9 2022

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Friday)
Issued at 300 AM MST Wed Feb 9 2022

Northwest flow aloft prevailed between a upper ridge axis off the
Pacific Coast and upper trough axis over the MS River Valley. A
thick veil of mid and high level clouds covered much of the CWA
overnight. Temperatures were in the 20s and 30s, and winds outside
the wind prone areas were variable to westerly 5-15 kt. Gusts up
to 45 kt were observed near the I-80 Summit and between Laramie
and Rawlins.

Concerns for the short term will focus on strong wind potential and
precipitation associated with a couple of shortwave troughs. The
first trough moving through MT this morning will advance quickly
southeast across WY and Northern/Central Plains this afternoon and
early evening. Precipitation associated with this trough will be
light rain and snow spreading northwest to southeast. The higher
peaks of the Snowy Range could measure 1-3 inches of snow, with
lesser amounts elsewhere. A tight low level pressure gradient will
produce gusty west to northwest winds today. High temperatures
this afternoon will be similar to Monday with 30s to low 40s west
and mid 40s to low 50s east.

The 700/850mb CAG-CPR and CAG-BRX height gradients rise above 60
meters late tonight, peaking Thursday evening. The Arlington-Bordeaux
surface pressure gradient peaks near 7mb Thursday evening. Local
in-house random forest high wind probabilities for Arlington exceed
40 percent at 12Z Thursday, and peak at 80 percent Thursday night.
Bordeaux exhibits a similar trend, however probabilities are
20-30 percent less than Arlington. This time period coincides with
700-800mb flow of 50-60kt. Confidence is at least moderate for a
high wind episode, and issued a High Wind Watch for WY Zones 106,
110 and 116 from 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM Friday. Did not consider WY
Zone 117 at this time, but later shifts can re-evaluate. It will
be milder Thursday with highs in the 50s along and east of I-25,
and 30s and 40s to the west.

The second shortwave trough will have a bit more energy and moisture
to work with on Friday. PoPs were raised to 30-50 percent along
and west of I-25. Snow accumulations of 1-3 inches will be possible
along the Laramie Range. It will be colder Friday with highs in
the upper 20s to low 40s.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday through Tuesday)
Issued at 300 AM MST Wed Feb 9 2022

Saturday...The flow aloft backs slightly to north northwest with
increasing heights and thicknesses, making for a slow warming trend.
Dry conditions due to limited low and mid level moisture.

Sunday...As a ridge aloft moves closer to our region, with increasing
heights aloft and with 700 mb temperatures warming to near 0 Celsius,
we anticipate another warming trend with maximum temperatures near
40 degrees west of I-25, and mid 40s to mid 50s east of I-25.

Monday...Another mild day expected as a flattening ridge aloft
transitions over Wyoming, producing dry conditions. Maximum
temperatures should be even warmer with westerly flow aloft and 700
mb temperatures near 2 Celsius.

Tuesday...Turning colder again as the flow aloft backs to southwest
ahead of the next approaching shortwave trough aloft over Utah, and
a cold front dips southward across our counties. Will match our
neighboring offices in bringing in a chance for snow from west to
east across southeast Wyoming in the afternoon.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday afternoon)
Issued at 1026 AM MST Wed Feb 9 2022

Gusty winds this afternoon a a surface trough moves into the area
from the northeast. This little front expected to bring some snow
showers to the area...especially east of the Laramie Range this
evening with a brief period of IFR conditions. Not expected to
last long and conditions improve after 06Z or so. Windy day
Thursday.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 200 AM MST Wed Feb 9 2022

A weather disturbance will move across the region this afternoon and
evening, accompanied by light rain and snow. It will be breezy to windy
through Friday, with strong winds possible for the wind prone areas
late tonight through late Thursday night. Milder temperatures are
expected Thursday ahead of a cold front and weather disturbance, which
will move through Friday. Fire weather concerns will be low with minimum
relative humidities above 30 percent.

&&

.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...High Wind Watch from late tonight through late Thursday night
     for WYZ106-110-116.

NE...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...MAJ
LONG TERM...RUBIN
AVIATION...GCC
FIRE WEATHER...MAJ
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 9, 3:35 AM MST, 9 hours 41 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
335 AM MST Wed Feb 9 2022

WYZ106-110-116-101045-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
335 AM MST Wed Feb 9 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Wyoming and southeast Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Gusty west to southwest winds of 35 to 45 mph today will strengthen
later tonight, with gusts of 55 to 65 mph possible by Thursday
morning. A High Wind Watch is in effect.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

Strong west winds of 55 to 65 mph will be possible Thursday and
Thursday night.

Snow accumulations up to three inches may fall over the Laramie
Range Friday.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be required.

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>105-107>109-111>115-
117>119-101045-
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-
Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County-
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-East Platte County-Goshen County-
Central Carbon County-Southwest Carbon County-Sierra Madre Range-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-Laramie Valley-
South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie County-
East Laramie County-
335 AM MST Wed Feb 9 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of panhandle
Nebraska...east central Wyoming...south central Wyoming and
southeast Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Light rain and snow will develop late this afternoon over eastern
central Wyoming and northern Nebraska Panhandle, spreading to the
south this evening. Snow accumulations up to two inches will be
possible over the Snowy Range.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be required.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 9, 1:23 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchCYSAlbany, Carbon, Laramie, Platte12 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.