Alert archive / Wyoming / High Wind Warnings in 2023

High Wind Warning 41, NWS Cheyenne, WY

November 1, 20234 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Nov 1, 2023, 2:30 PM MDT for 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Nov 2, 2023, 6:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 27 hr. 10 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
Nov 1, 2023, 2:30 PM MDT (20:30 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 2, 2023, 6:00 AM MDT
Expired
Nov 3, 2023, 9:00 AM MDT
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Nov 2, 12:50 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 694 W Muddy Gap, WY
Nov 2, 1:16 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Ese Arlington, WYCOOPER COVE WYDOT SITE. GUST OF 58 MPH AT 116 PM.
Nov 2, 1:50 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 W Muddy Gap, WY
Nov 2, 3:33 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5814 Wsw Cheyenne, WYUP226 site gusted to 58mph at 2133 UTC.
Nov 2, 6:44 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 617 Ese Arlington, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT COOPER COVE.
Nov 2, 6:46 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6015 Nne Centennial, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT STROUSS HILL.
Nov 2, 8:50 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 624 W Muddy Gap, WYSUSTAINED WINDS 35 MPH.
Nov 2, 9:22 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Bordeaux, WYWYDOT SENSOR AT BORDEAUX. SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 TO 45 MPH.
Nov 3, 6:54 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Ne Pumpkin Vine, WYDALEWS UPR SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 38 MPH. GUST 58 MPH AT 641 AM.
Nov 3, 6:55 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Wnw Buford, WYSHERWS UPR SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 38 MPH. GUST 60 MPH AT 434 AM. GUST 61 MPH AT 645 AM.

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, 8.5 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 2023-11-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 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 2023-11-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 121 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
2716 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
121 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
164 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

239 
WWUS75 KCYS 012030
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
230 PM MDT Wed Nov 1 2023

WYZ110-021200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0043.231102T0600Z-231104T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0041.231102T1200Z-231103T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
230 PM MDT Wed Nov 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65
  mph expected.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
  Mountain along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins. 

* WHEN...6 AM MDT Thursday until 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight or 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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-116-117-021200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0043.231102T1200Z-231103T1200Z/
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
230 PM MDT Wed Nov 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Central and Southern Laramie Range and adjacent
  Foothills, including the Interstate 80 Summit between Laramie
  and Cheyenne, and the Bordeaux Interchange along Interstate 25
  between Chugwater and Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or 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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-107-021200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0043.231102T1800Z-231103T1200Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-East Platte County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Wheatland, and Guernsey
230 PM MDT Wed Nov 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Ferris, Seminoe, and Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin,
  Eastern Platte County. 

* WHEN...Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or 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.

&&

$$

CLH
5 follow-up statements
198 
WWUS75 KCYS 020742
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
142 AM MDT Thu Nov 2 2023

WYZ106-116-117-022200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0043.231102T1200Z-231103T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0041.231102T1800Z-231103T1500Z/
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
142 AM MDT Thu Nov 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM 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 Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between Cheyenne and
  Wheatland. Also, the South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range
  Foothills including Buford, Lone Tree and the Summit along 
  Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Rawlins.

* WHEN...From 12 PM MDT today until 9 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight or 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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-022200-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0041.231102T1200Z-231103T1500Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
142 AM MDT Thu Nov 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 AM
MDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
  Mountain along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins.

* WHEN...From 6 AM MDT today until 9 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight or 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.

&&

$$

WYZ118-022200-
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.A.0043.231103T0000Z-231103T1500Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
142 AM MDT Thu Nov 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THIS EVENING THROUGH 
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County including Bear Creek and the city
  of Cheyenne along Interstate 25.

* WHEN...From 12 AM MDT Friday through 9 AM MDT Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight or 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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-107-022200-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.A.0043.231102T2100Z-231103T1500Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-East Platte County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Wheatland, and Guernsey
142 AM MDT Thu Nov 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin and 
  East Platte County.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight or 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.

&&

$$

BW
351 
WWUS75 KCYS 021858
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1258 PM MDT Thu Nov 2 2023

WYZ104-105-030300-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0043.231102T2100Z-231103T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-231103T1500Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, 
and Shirley Basin
1258 PM MDT Thu Nov 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains and Shirley Basin.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-030300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-231103T1500Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
1258 PM MDT Thu Nov 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and 
  Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins.

* WHEN...From 6 AM MDT today until 9 AM MDT Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-116-117-030300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-231103T1500Z/
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
1258 PM MDT Thu Nov 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM 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 Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between Cheyenne and 
  Wheatland. Also, the South Laramie Range and South Laramie 
  Range Foothills including Buford, Lone Tree and the Summit 
  along Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Rawlins.

* WHEN...From 12 PM MDT today until 9 AM MDT Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-030300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0043.231102T2100Z-231103T1500Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
1258 PM MDT Thu Nov 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin and 
  East Platte County.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or 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.

&&

$$

WYZ118-030300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0043.231103T0000Z-231103T1500Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
1258 PM MDT Thu Nov 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County including Bear Creek and the 
  city of Cheyenne along Interstate 25.

* WHEN...From 12 AM MDT Friday through 9 AM MDT Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or 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.

&&

$$
465 
WWUS75 KCYS 021959
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
159 PM MDT Thu Nov 2 2023

WYZ104-105-110-031200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-231103T1500Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Arlington, and Elk Mountain
159 PM MDT Thu Nov 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains and Shirley Basin.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-116-117-031200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-231103T1500Z/
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
159 PM MDT Thu Nov 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM 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 Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between Cheyenne and 
  Wheatland. Also, the South Laramie Range and South Laramie 
  Range Foothills including Buford, Lone Tree and the Summit 
  along Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Rawlins.

* WHEN...From 12 PM MDT today until 9 AM MDT Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-031200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0043.231102T2100Z-231103T1500Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
159 PM MDT Thu Nov 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin and 
  East Platte County.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or 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.

&&

$$

WYZ118-031200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0043.231103T0000Z-231103T1500Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
159 PM MDT Thu Nov 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County including Bear Creek and the 
  city of Cheyenne along Interstate 25.

* WHEN...From 12 AM MDT Friday through 9 AM MDT Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or 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.

&&

$$
414 
WWUS75 KCYS 030831
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
231 AM MDT Fri Nov 3 2023

WYZ104-105-110-031500-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-231103T1500Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Arlington, and Elk Mountain
231 AM MDT Fri Nov 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains and Shirley Basin and
  the Arlington/Elk Mountain area along Interstate-80.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or 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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-116-117-031500-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-231103T1500Z/
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
231 AM MDT Fri Nov 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County 
  including Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between Cheyenne and 
  Wheatland. Also, the South Laramie Range and South Laramie 
  Range Foothills including Buford, Lone Tree and the Summit 
  along Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Rawlins. 

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or 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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-031500-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0043.000000T0000Z-231103T1500Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
231 AM MDT Fri Nov 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...East Platte County. 

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or 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.

&&

$$

WYZ118-031500-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0043.000000T0000Z-231103T1500Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
231 AM MDT Fri Nov 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible. 

* WHERE...Central Laramie County including Bear Creek and the 
  city of Cheyenne along Interstate 25. 

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or 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.

&&

$$
953 
WWUS75 KCYS 031450
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
850 AM MDT Fri Nov 3 2023

WYZ104-105-110-031600-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-231103T1500Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Arlington, and Elk Mountain
850 AM MDT Fri Nov 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

Winds are easing and are no longer expected to reach warning
levels. Therefore...the High Wind Warning will be allowed to
expire on time at 9 AM.

$$

WYZ106-116-117-031600-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-231103T1500Z/
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
850 AM MDT Fri Nov 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

Winds are easing and are no longer expected to reach warning
levels. Therefore...the High Wind Warning will be allowed to
expire on time at 9 AM.

$$

WYZ107-031600-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.A.0043.000000T0000Z-231103T1500Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
850 AM MDT Fri Nov 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

Winds are easing and are no longer expected to reach warning
levels. Therefore...the High Wind Watch will be allowed to expire
on time at 9 AM.

$$

WYZ118-031600-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.A.0043.000000T0000Z-231103T1500Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
850 AM MDT Fri Nov 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

Winds are easing and are no longer expected to reach warning
levels. Therefore...the High Wind Watch will be allowed to expire
on time at 9 AM.

$$

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 Nov 1, 11:26 AM MDT, 3 hours 4 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 1, 11:26 AM MDT, 3 hours 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1126 AM MDT Wed Nov 1 2023

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 330 AM MDT Wed Nov 1 2023

Northwest flow aloft continues to assist with warm air advection
for the early morning hours on this first day of November, thanks
to an approaching upper level ridge at H5. Taking a look at the
satellite imagery overnight, both water vapor and nighttime
microphysics spectrum bands depict mid and high level clouds
quickly sweeping across the Intermountain West. Closer to our cwa,
wave cloud features are identified across the Snowy Range, and
the southern Laramie Range. Surface observations earlier this
morning had elevated wind gusts of 30-40mph, and due to this low-
level boundary layer mixing in the atmosphere, the warmer air
aloft is mixing down to the surface. Additionally, the westerly
winds arriving downslope off the Laramie Range foothills, have
assisted with keeping the temperatures elevated. The KCYS airport
near 6Z saw temperatures that were hovering in the upper 20s, and
an hour later at 7Z after the westerly winds picked up, the
observed temperature was nearly 15 degrees warmer in the lower
40s. Quite the downslope terrain effect that was realized in less
than an hour.

Have continued the current headline of the short-fused High Wind
Warning for the Elk Mountain/Arlington forecast zone due to the
gusty winds likely approaching 50 to 60mph through the mid-morning
hours. Conditions will remain dry across the area, but expect the
orographic developed clouds from the higher terrain to spill out
to the east through the mid-afternoon. Once the wind gusts
dissipate by late afternoon, albeit temporarily, the clouds will
also dissipate. Daytime high temperatures in the mid to upper 50s
east of the Laramie Range for today, with slightly cooler
temperatures west of the Laramie Range are forecast.

The aforementioned upper level ridge will continue to propagate to
the east, originating from the western CONUS. This upper level
ridge will amplify slowly to the north and east the next several
days. With northwest flow aloft remaining entrenched across the
the Northern Rockies and Northern Plains for the short-term
forecast timeframe, surface troughing will remain present across
the Laramie Range. Surface pressure gradients will remain tight as
well, and 700mb winds will begin to creep up from Wednesday night
into Friday. Confidence in the stronger winds aloft coupling with
subsidence over the wind prone and gap areas is slightly lower for
Thursday, but it ramps up much more so by Thursday evening. Have
gone with an expansion of areas under the High Wind Watch headline
due to gusts in excess of 60mph being possible. We will monitor
the model guidance trends in the event that upgrades from a Watch
to a Warning seems prudent for areas outside of the Arlington/Elk
Mountain area from Thursday into Friday. Outside of the winds,
expect daytime highs to remain near to slightly above average in
the 50s and low 60s for the lower terrain, and slightly cooler for
the mountain zones. Stay tuned for forecast updates, as it looks
like the fall wind machine may begin to ramp up across the area.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday through Tuesday)
Issued at 330 AM MDT Wed Nov 1 2023

A progressive pattern will dominate the long term, leading to a
prolonged period of breezy conditions and the possibility for
precipitation next week.

Most of the long term will feature fairly zonal flow across the
country with a series of progressive shortwaves that are progged to
cut across the CWA. First, the zonal flow/shortwave combo will lead
to a favorable set-up for breezy conditions across southeast
Wyoming. This will likely mean elevated to marginally high winds
across the wind prones. Starting Friday, MSLP and CAG-CPR height
gradients will be on the decline from the previous day's high wind
event. However, 700 mb winds will still be elevated at 50 kts with
good downward omegas. Therefore, high winds could still be possible
during the day Friday, mainly across the wind prone areas.
Currently, a High Wind Watch is in place for the Arlington/Elk
Mountain area through Friday night. In-house guidance also suggests
the potential for high winds through this time period. Winds will
remain elevated through Saturday, leading into the next potential
high wind event on Sunday with the next shortwave. The wind event
during the day on Sunday looks brief, with likely only the wind
prone areas seeing any action. Winds aloft max out at 60 kts with
great downward omegas and steep 700 mb CAG-CPR height gradients. In-
house guidance is also starting to pick up on the high wind
potential on Sunday. After Sunday, winds looks to remain elevated
through the beginning of the week. Due to the elevated winds,
downsloping will help keep much of the long term on the warm side
with above average temperatures.

With the plethora of shortwaves expected in the long term,
precipitation chances look to be increasing, especially at the
beginning of next week. Luckily, because of the progressive nature
of these shortwaves, most precipitation will be light and short-
lived. Luckily, these shortwaves do not look to be very impactful,
however, we will continue to monitor for any changes.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday afternoon)
Issued at 1124 AM MDT Wed Nov 1 2023

VFR conditions expected to persist through the 18Z TAF period.
Primary weather hazard will be periodic west to southwest wind gusts
20 to 30 knots this afternoon across southeast Wyoming. High
clouds 15 to 20 kft are currently moving across southeast Wyoming
and western Nebraska with skies expected to clear later this
afternoon and overnight. Stronger winds expected tomorrow late
morning through afternoon.

&&

.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...High Wind Watch from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday
     night for WYZ104-105-107.

     High Wind Watch from Thursday morning through late Thursday
     night for WYZ106-116-117.

     High Wind Warning until noon MDT today for WYZ110.

     High Wind Watch from late tonight through Friday evening for
     WYZ110.

NE...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...BW
LONG TERM...SF
AVIATION...LEG
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 1, 3:42 AM MDT, 10 hours 48 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
342 AM MDT Wed Nov 1 2023

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>103-107>109-111>115-118-
119-021200-
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-East Platte County-Goshen County-
Central Carbon County-Southwest Carbon County-Sierra Madre Range-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-Laramie Valley-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
342 AM MDT Wed Nov 1 2023

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

Gusty to strong winds are possible on Thursday night and Friday
for portions of the forecast area. Please stay tuned to forecast
updates.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

WYZ104>106-110-116-117-021200-
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
342 AM MDT Wed Nov 1 2023

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Elevated wind gusts in excess of 45-55mph are expected at times
today for the wind prone and gap regions of southeast Wyoming.
Isolated gusts up to 60mph are also possible. See the latest High
Wind Warning Statement for further details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

Strong winds in excess of 60mph are possible on Thursday and
Friday for the wind prone and gap regions of southeast Wyoming.
Additional areas in the higher terrain could see wind gusts up to
60mph. See the latest High Wind Watch Statement for further
details.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

BW

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Wyoming, 2023Every high wind warning in 2023

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.