Alert archive / Wyoming / High Wind Warnings in 2022
High Wind Warning 21, NWS Cheyenne, WY
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 6:26 AM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 42 | 1 Sse Bordeaux, WY | WYDOT SENSOR AT BORDEAUX. AVERAGE SUSTAINED WINDS OVER 40 MPH FOR ONE HOUR. |
| Feb 27, 4:02 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 1 Sse Bordeaux, WY | BORDEAUX 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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2:12 PM MST | High Wind Watch | CYS | Albany, Carbon, Laramie | 41 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.