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High Wind Warning 42, NWS Cheyenne, WY
NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Sep 21, 2022, 2:02 PM MDT for 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Sep 23, 2022, 12:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 15 hr. 23 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
- Sep 21, 2022, 2:02 PM MDT (20:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 23, 2022, 12:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Sep 23, 2022, 3:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 15 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 20:04 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 3:22 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 Sse Bordeaux, WY | MESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 3:22 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 11 Se Arlington, WY | MESONET STATION WY25 10.7 SE ARLINGTON (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 3:36 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | MESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 3:36 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 1 Sse Bordeaux, WY | MESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 3:52 AM MDT | TSTM WND GST 71 | 1 Sse Bordeaux, WY | MESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 4:42 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 1 Sse Bordeaux, WY | MESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 4:56 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | MESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 4:56 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 11 Se Arlington, WY | MESONET STATION WY25 10.7 SE ARLINGTON (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 5:42 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | MESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 5:42 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 11 Se Arlington, WY | MESONET STATION WY25 10.7 SE ARLINGTON (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 5:52 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 3 Ese Elk Mountain, WY | MESONET STATION WY20 2.5 SE ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 6:26 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 11 Se Arlington, WY | MESONET STATION WY25 10.7 SE ARLINGTON (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 6:26 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 3 Ese Elk Mountain, WY | MESONET STATION WY20 2.5 SE ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 6:28 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 1 Sse Federal, WY | OBSERVER AT HORSE CREEK 12SSE REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 69 MPH AT 628 AM MDT. |
| Sep 23, 6:36 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 Nw Elk Mountain, WY | MESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 6:36 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | MESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 6:36 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | MESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 6:48 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | MESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 7:20 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 7 Sw Federal, WY | MESONET STATION WY48 7.4 SW FEDERAL (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 7:42 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 13 Ne Centennial, WY | MESONET STATION WY26 12.6 NE CENTENNIAL (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 8:38 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 7 Sw Federal, WY | MESONET STATION WY48 7.4 SW FEDERAL (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 8:54 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 75 | 6 Sw South Greeley High, WY | MESONET STATION KWYH 6.5 N NATURAL FORT (WYDOT). |
| Sep 23, 10:27 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 2 Wnw Buford, WY | MESONET STATION UR535 SHERWS. |
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, 8.0 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
- 948 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 47 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 6 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 120 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
140 WWUS75 KCYS 212002 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 202 PM MDT Wed Sep 21 2022 WYZ110-221100- /O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0040.220923T0600Z-220923T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0042.220923T0600Z-220923T2100Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 202 PM MDT Wed Sep 21 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO 3 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills. * WHEN...From midnight Thursday night to 3 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WYZ116-117-221100- /O.NEW.KCYS.FG.Y.0013.220922T0600Z-220922T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0041.220923T0900Z-220923T2100Z/ South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 202 PM MDT Wed Sep 21 2022 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one half mile in dense fog. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Thursday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles during high wind events. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ WYZ118-221100- /O.NEW.KCYS.FG.Y.0013.220922T0600Z-220922T1500Z/ Central Laramie County- Including the city of Cheyenne 202 PM MDT Wed Sep 21 2022 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Visibility less than 1/2 mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Laramie County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ WYZ106-221100- /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0041.220923T0900Z-220923T2100Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the city of Bordeaux 202 PM MDT Wed Sep 21 2022 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ BW
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149 WWUS75 KCYS 220129 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 729 PM MDT Wed Sep 21 2022 WYZ110-221200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0042.220923T0600Z-220923T2100Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 729 PM MDT Wed Sep 21 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO 3 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Interstate 80 near Arlington and Elk Mountain. * WHEN...From midnight Thursday night to 3 PM MDT 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... Use caution if you must drive, especially with high-profile vehicles. && $$ WYZ116-117-221200- /O.EXT.KCYS.FG.Y.0013.220922T0129Z-220922T1500Z/ /O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0041.220923T0900Z-220923T2100Z/ South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 729 PM MDT Wed Sep 21 2022 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one-quarter mile in dense fog. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit and Vedauwoo. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, now until 9 AM MDT Thursday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles during high wind events. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ WYZ118-221200- /O.CON.KCYS.FG.Y.0013.220922T0600Z-220922T1500Z/ Central Laramie County- Including the city of Cheyenne 729 PM MDT Wed Sep 21 2022 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Visibility less than one-half mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Laramie County including Cheyenne. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ WYZ106-221200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0041.220923T0900Z-220923T2100Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the city of Bordeaux 729 PM MDT Wed Sep 21 2022 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ MB
386 WWUS75 KCYS 220610 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1210 AM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 WYZ110-221415- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0042.220923T0600Z-220923T2100Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 1210 AM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Interstate 80 near Arlington and Elk Mountain. * WHEN...From midnight Thursday night to 3 PM MDT 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. && $$ WYZ116-117-221415- /O.CON.KCYS.FG.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220922T1500Z/ /O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0041.220923T0900Z-220923T2100Z/ South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 1210 AM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one- quarter mile in dense fog. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit and Vedauwoo. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, now until 9 AM MDT Thursday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles during high wind events. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ WYZ118-221415- /O.CON.KCYS.FG.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220922T1500Z/ Central Laramie County- Including the city of Cheyenne 1210 AM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility less than one-half mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Laramie County including Cheyenne. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ WYZ106-221415- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0041.220923T0900Z-220923T2100Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the city of Bordeaux 1210 AM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$
799 WWUS75 KCYS 220903 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 303 AM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 WYZ116-117-222130- /O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0041.220923T0900Z-220923T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0042.220923T0900Z-220923T2100Z/ /O.CON.KCYS.FG.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220922T1500Z/ South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 303 AM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility under one quarter mile in dense fog. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills including Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM MDT this morning. For the High Wind Warning, from 3 AM to 3 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility through Thursday morning. Strong cross winds on Friday will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. 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. && $$ WYZ106-222130- /O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0041.220923T0900Z-220923T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0042.220923T0900Z-220923T2100Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the city of Bordeaux 303 AM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County including Interstate 25 between Wheatland and Chugwater. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. . && $$ WYZ110-222130- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0042.220923T0600Z-220923T2100Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 303 AM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Interstate 80 near Arlington and Elk Mountain. * WHEN...From midnight Thursday night to 3 PM MDT 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. && $$ WYZ118-221500- /O.CON.KCYS.FG.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220922T1500Z/ Central Laramie County- Including the city of Cheyenne 303 AM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility less than one-half mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Laramie County including Cheyenne. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$
178 WWUS75 KCYS 221425 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 825 AM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 WYZ116-117-222030- /O.EXT.KCYS.FG.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220922T2000Z/ /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0042.220923T0900Z-220923T2100Z/ South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 825 AM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one mile in dense fog. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 3 AM to 3 PM MDT Friday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 2 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. 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. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ WYZ110-222030- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0042.220923T0600Z-220923T2100Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 825 AM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WYZ106-222030- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0042.220923T0900Z-220923T2100Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the city of Bordeaux 825 AM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ NEZ054-WYZ119-222000- /O.EXB.KCYS.FG.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220922T2000Z/ Kimball County-East Laramie County- Including the cities of Kimball and Pine Bluffs 825 AM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Visibility less than 1/2 mile in dense fog at times. * WHERE...In Nebraska, Kimball County. In Wyoming, East Laramie County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ WYZ118-222000- /O.EXT.KCYS.FG.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220922T2000Z/ Central Laramie County- Including the city of Cheyenne 825 AM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Visibility less than 1/2 mile in dense fog at times. * WHERE...Central Laramie County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ BW
179 WWUS75 KCYS 222018 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 218 PM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 WYZ116-117-231100- /O.EXP.KCYS.FG.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220922T2000Z/ /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0042.220923T0900Z-220923T2100Z/ South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 218 PM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NEZ054-WYZ118-119-222130- /O.EXP.KCYS.FG.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220922T2000Z/ Kimball County-Central Laramie County-East Laramie County- Including the cities of Kimball, Cheyenne, and Pine Bluffs 218 PM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$ WYZ110-231100- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0042.220923T0600Z-220923T2100Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 218 PM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WYZ106-231100- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0042.220923T0900Z-220923T2100Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the city of Bordeaux 218 PM MDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive. && $$ BW
627 WWUS75 KCYS 230814 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 214 AM MDT Fri Sep 23 2022 WYZ110-232100- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0042.000000T0000Z-220923T2100Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 214 AM MDT Fri Sep 23 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ WYZ106-116-117-232100- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0042.220923T0900Z-220923T2100Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 214 AM MDT Fri Sep 23 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County including Buford, Vedauwoo and the Interstate 80 Summit. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM MDT 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. && $$
428 WWUS75 KCYS 230817 CCA NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 217 AM MDT Fri Sep 23 2022 WYZ110-232100- /O.COR.KCYS.HW.W.0042.000000T0000Z-220923T2100Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 217 AM MDT Fri Sep 23 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ WYZ106-116-117-232100- /O.COR.KCYS.HW.W.0042.220923T0900Z-220923T2100Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 217 AM MDT Fri Sep 23 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, South Laramie Range and Foothills including Buford, Vedauwoo and the Interstate 80 Summit. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM MDT 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. && $$
437 WWUS75 KCYS 231007 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 407 AM MDT Fri Sep 23 2022 WYZ110-232100- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0042.000000T0000Z-220923T2100Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 407 AM MDT Fri Sep 23 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills, including Arlington and Elk Mountain. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ WYZ106-116-117-232100- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0042.000000T0000Z-220923T2100Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 407 AM MDT Fri Sep 23 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills, including Bordeaux, Vedauwoo and the Interstate 80 Summit. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Friday afternoon. * 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. && $$
706 WWUS75 KCYS 232059 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 259 PM MDT Fri Sep 23 2022 WYZ110-232200- /O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0042.000000T0000Z-220923T2100Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 259 PM MDT Fri Sep 23 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... Wind gusts have continued to decrease over the last few hours to below critical levels, so the high wind warning is being allowed to expire. Wind gusts 35 to 45 MPH remain likely through the evening and overnight hours. $$ WYZ106-116-117-232200- /O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0042.000000T0000Z-220923T2100Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 259 PM MDT Fri Sep 23 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... Wind gusts have continued to decrease over the last few hours to below critical levels, so the high wind warning is being allowed to expire. Wind gusts 35 to 45 MPH remain likely through the evening and overnight hours. $$ LK
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 Sep 21, 11:50 AM MDT, 2 hours 12 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 21, 11:50 AM MDT, 2 hours 12 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1150 AM MDT Wed Sep 21 2022
.SHORT TERM...(Today through Friday)
Issued at 420 AM MDT Wed Sep 21 2022
An active next 48 to 72 hours of weather for our area is ahead of
us. The main forecast challenges this morning deal with the
precipitation event today through tomorrow, followed by a
potential high wind event for the wind prone areas on Friday.
Currently, GOES water vapor imagery shows the plume of deep
moisture stretching from Baja California northeastward across the
four corners states and into Southeast WY and western Nebraska.
Drier air can be seen across western Wyoming and NW Colorado
pushing eastward into our western areas, which is expected to lead
to a decrease in shower activity over the western counties this
morning. Radar shows a few light showers moving to the northeast
across the area, but much of this is probably still not reaching
the ground. Some more robust shower activity and even a few
lightning strikes has developed across NE Colorado and is now
starting to push into Kimball and Cheyenne counties. This is
likely associated with warm air advection and isentropic lift at
around 700-mb, which has been advertised on the RAP to develop in
this area. Some convective instability is also present in this
area. 700-mb analysis shows a small area of S to SSE flow just
creeping into the I-80 corridor east of Cheyenne, while
southwesterly to westerly flow exists over the rest of the area.
Expecting this area to be the main focus for shower activity
during the day today, but have reduced PoPs elsewhere for the
morning hours to account for the dry air pushing in from the west.
The synoptic setup is fairly complex this morning, which is
resulting in widely varying model projections even at this short
lead time. The broad cutoff low is starting to drift northeastward
back on land in California, while the northern branch trough is
skirting off to our north, compressing the southern plains ridge.
A surface high located under the western edge of the northern
trough is drifting southward along Rocky Mountain front. Winds
have turned northeasterly over the high plains, but temperatures
remain quite warm, with the colder air slow still in northern
Wyoming. Expect gradual cooling through the morning with
increasing cloud cover as the low-levels moisten. Nudged forecast
highs upward slightly for Wednesday as we may not be seeing the
thicker cloud cover until later in the day. A secondary surge of
moisture is expected to move in from the southwest Wednesday
afternoon, so have PoPs increasing once again during the afternoon
hours for those outside of the SE corner of the CWA. Stronger lift
will also come in the form of a shortwave rotating around the
cutoff low, a strengthening reverse pressure gradient across the
mountains which will increase the southeasterly moist upslope flow
over the high plains, and isentropic lift spreading northward.
This setup continues to favor our more southern zones along the
I-80 corridor for increasing precipitation covering tonight. There
is still uncertainty with the HRRR and GEFS showing a rather dry
solution for much of the area, while the ECMWF ensembles and
NAMNest have more widespread notable QPF. Our area will be under
the right exit region of the jet streak, which is likely
partially why some models keep us drier. The question will be if
the sources of lift can overcome the descent associated with this
feature. Kept the forecast in the middle of these two solutions,
and leaned on the HREF for QPF. The highest QPF is likely to along
the I-80 corridor with 0.2 to 0.5 liquid, and possibly locally
higher in Kimball/Cheyenne counties. Totals drop off heading
northward, with little expected north of the North Platte River
Valley, although Alliance could be on the edge. Guidance has been
trending cooler for Thursday east of a line from about Cheyenne to
Torrington, where cloud cover may hold strong through much of the
day. Expecting a final surge of moisture and lift as the axis of
the main trough approaches on Thursday. Some convective
instability working into western/northern counties may increase
the chances for thunder there.
The trough axis crosses through our area late on Thursday evening,
and things will change rapidly behind. Much drier air will be
advected in with increasing westerly flow and subsidence in the
wake of the trough. Expect winds to increase after midnight as
strong subsidence moves overhead. The GFS has been very consistent
in showing impressive winds developing Friday morning, and the
ECMWF is on board with both now showing 700-mb winds in excess of
50 knots over the Laramie range. Due to this consistency, have
higher confidence in wind prone areas seeing a hazardous wind
event. Thus, decided to issue a High Wind Watch for WYZ110
(Arlington/Elk Mountain) where confidence in seeing 50+kt gusts is
highest. Considering this is the first of the season, felt some
extra advance notice would be beneficial to remind folks that wind
season is nearly here. Internal guidance shows about a 40% chance
of high wind at Bordeaux and the I-80 summit, so didn't quite have
the confidence to include those zones at this time, but later
shifts should consider expanding the watch.
.LONG TERM...(Friday night through Tuesday)
Issued at 420 AM MDT Wed Sep 21 2022
In the wake of the departing upper level trough, upper level ridging
over the Intermountain West this weekend will gradually amplify and
shift to the east over the Rocky Mountains early next week. After a
mild Saturday, a weak cold front will move quickly southeast across
the high plains Saturday night which will cool temperatures closer
to seasonal normals Sunday (highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s).
Increasing subsidence and drying beneath a northwesterly flow aloft
will warm temperatures above seasonal normals (highs in the 70s to
lower 80s). Minimum relative humidities will decrease into the teens
Monday and Tuesday. It will be breezy Saturday, with lighter
winds through the remainder of the forecast period.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through Thursday morning)
Issued at 1150 AM MDT Wed Sep 21 2022
Pacific storm system and associated cold front is forecast to push
into Wyoming tonight and Thursday. Well out ahead of this system,
an area of moderate rainfall is expected to develop in Colorado this
afternoon and push northeast into Wyoming this evening. Expect
periods of rain for most terminals through tonight with patchy fog
or drizzle at times. Conditions are not expected to improve until
late Thursday morning.
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: Low confidence Aviation forecast this
afternoon, but confidence should increase by tonight with widespread
MVFR and eventually IFR/LIFR conditions expected after 03z Thursday.
Coverage of showers is in question today with KCYS radar loop
showing little activity in the area. Delayed the onset of rainfall
and MVFR conditions until this evening. A few thunder showers are
possible, but confidence with timing and coverage is very low.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 420 AM MDT Wed Sep 21 2022
Diminished fire weather concerns over the next 48 hours due to
cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and potential precipitation.
The best chance for wetting rains will be along the I-80 corridor
and southward, with lower probabilities progressively further
north. Drier air will push in early Friday along with the
possibility for strong winds. The wind prone areas could see wind
gusts of 60 mph, while gusts of 35 to 50 mph are possible for
other areas of southeast Wyoming. Currently, humidity is expected
to remain above critical thresholds, but could see min RH below
20% for some areas especially east of the Laramie range. Looking
breezy and dry on Saturday. A warm and dry weather pattern will
begin Sunday through early next week.
&&
.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...High Wind Watch from late Thursday night through Friday
afternoon for WYZ110.
NE...None.
&&
SHORT TERM...MN
LONG TERM...MAJ
AVIATION...TJT
FIRE WEATHER...MNHazardous weather outlook, Sep 21, 4:23 AM MDT, 9 hours 39 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 423 AM MDT Wed Sep 21 2022 NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>119-221030- 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-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- East Platte County-Goshen County-Central Carbon County- North Snowy Range Foothills-Southwest Carbon County- Sierra Madre Range-Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range- Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Central Laramie County-East Laramie County- 423 AM MDT Wed Sep 21 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 Much cooler temperatures expected today with shower activity increasing through the day and into the overnight hours. A few embedded thunderstorms are possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms will be possible again on Thursday. Strong winds are likely on Friday, and a High Wind Watch has been issued for The Arlington/Elk Mountain area. .Spotter information statement... Spotter activation will not be needed.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Cheyenne, WY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 11:52 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | CYS | Albany | 53 min |
| Sep 21, 2:28 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | CYS | Albany, Carbon | 12 hr |
| Sep 21, 2:02 PM MDT | Dense Fog Advisory | CYS | Albany, Laramie | 24 hr |
| Sep 21, 2:02 PM MDT | High Wind Watch | CYS | Albany, Laramie, Platte | 13 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.