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High Wind Warning 21, NWS Cheyenne, WY

February 26, 20224 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Feb 26, 2022, 6:36 PM MST for 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Feb 27, 2022, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 20 hr. 2 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 26, 2022, 6:36 PM MST (01:36 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 27, 2022, 5:00 AM MST
Expired
Feb 28, 2022, 12:45 AM MST
In force
20 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 01:39 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 27, 6:26 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 421 Sse Bordeaux, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT BORDEAUX. AVERAGE SUSTAINED WINDS OVER 40 MPH FOR ONE HOUR.
Feb 27, 4:02 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Sse Bordeaux, WYBORDEAUX WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 50 MPH. GUSTS 60 MPH AT 344 PM.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 00:00Z, 1.6 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 00:00Z on 2022-02-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Riverton, WY at 00:00Z on 2022-02-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 133 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
4221 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
133 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
169 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

665 
WWUS75 KCYS 270136
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
636 PM MST Sat Feb 26 2022

WYZ106-110-271200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0021.220227T1200Z-220228T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0021.220227T1200Z-220228T0600Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, and Elk Mountain
636 PM MST Sat Feb 26 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County and 
  North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
093 
WWUS75 KCYS 270853
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
153 AM MST Sun Feb 27 2022

WYZ106-110-272300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0021.220227T1200Z-220228T0600Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, and Elk Mountain
153 AM MST Sun Feb 27 2022

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County and
  North Snowy Range Foothills. This includes portions of
  Interstate 80 and Interstate 25.  

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
197 
WWUS75 KCYS 272112
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
212 PM MST Sun Feb 27 2022

WYZ106-110-280600-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220228T0600Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, and Elk Mountain
212 PM MST Sun Feb 27 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County and 
  North Snowy Range Foothills. This includes portions of 
  Interstate 80 and Interstate 25. 

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-281015-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0022.220228T2100Z-220301T1500Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
212 PM MST Sun Feb 27 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY THROUGH 8 AM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with possible wind gusts up to 65
  mph.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills.
  This includes portions of Interstate 80.

* WHEN...2 PM Monday through 8 AM MST Tuesday.

* 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 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.

&&

$$
207 
WWUS75 KCYS 280430
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
930 PM MST Sun Feb 27 2022

WYZ110-281230-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220228T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KCYS.HW.A.0022.220228T2100Z-220301T1500Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
930 PM MST Sun Feb 27 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-281200-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220228T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
930 PM MST Sun Feb 27 2022

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwest Platte County and central Laramie Range.This 
  includes mile marker 71 on Interstate 25.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-281230-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0022.220228T2100Z-220301T1500Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
930 PM MST Sun Feb 27 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with possible wind gusts up to 
  65 mph.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills. 
  This includes portions of Interstate 80.

* WHEN...2 PM Monday through 8 AM MST Tuesday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$
977 
WWUS75 KCYS 280745
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1245 AM MST Mon Feb 28 2022

WYZ106-280845-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220228T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
1245 AM MST Mon Feb 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING EARLY THIS MORNING IS CANCELLED...

Strong gusty winds near Bordeaux have temporarily decreased for
the rest of tonight. Therefore, will cancel the High Wind Warning
since gusts of 15 to 20 mph have been observed over the last hour. 

However, winds are expected to increase again late Monday morning
through Monday night. Another separate High Wind Warning will be
issued later this morning to address the strong winds later on
Monday. 

$$

WYZ110-116-117-281545-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0022.220228T2100Z-220301T1500Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, 
Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
1245 AM MST Mon Feb 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with possible wind gusts up to 
  65 mph. 

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills. 
  This includes portions of Interstate 80. 

* WHEN...2 PM Monday through 8 AM MST Tuesday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 27, 2:12 PM MSTHigh Wind WatchCYSAlbany, Carbon, Laramie41 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.