Alert archive / Wyoming / High Wind Warnings in 2024
High Wind Warning 21, NWS Cheyenne, WY
NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Apr 29, 2024, 2:34 AM MDT for 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Apr 30, 2024, 3:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 15 hr. 12 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
- Apr 29, 2024, 2:34 AM MDT (08:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 30, 2024, 3:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 30, 2024, 6:00 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 08:37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 8:52 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Sse Bordeaux, WY | Mesonet station KBRX 1.4 S Bordeaux (WYDOT). |
| Apr 30, 8:53 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Nw Cheyenne, WY | ASOS station KCYS Cheyenne Airport - Cys. |
| Apr 30, 8:56 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Gun Barrel, WY | Mesonet station KGUN Gun Barrel (WYDOT). |
| Apr 30, 9:12 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Gun Barrel, WY | Mesonet station KGUN Gun Barrel (WYDOT). |
| Apr 30, 9:22 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 8 S Chugwater, WY | Mesonet station WY40 7.5 S Chugwater (WYDOT). |
| Apr 30, 10:06 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Gun Barrel, WY | Mesonet station KGUN Gun Barrel (WYDOT). |
| Apr 30, 10:26 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Sse Bordeaux, WY | Mesonet station KBRX 1.4 S Bordeaux (WYDOT). |
| Apr 30, 12:36 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 1 Sse Bordeaux, WY | Mesonet station KBRX 1.4 S Bordeaux (WYDOT). |
| Apr 30, 12:56 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 11 Se Arlington, WY | Strouss Hill WYDOT site. Sustained winds 34 mph. |
| Apr 30, 1:59 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 Nw Cheyenne, WY | ASOS station KCYS Cheyenne Airport - Cys. |
| Apr 30, 2:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 7 S Chugwater, WY | Bear Creek WYDOT site. Sustained winds 38 mph. |
| Apr 30, 2:24 PM MDT | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | Whitaker, WY | Whitaker WYDOT site on Interstate 25. Sustained winds of 40 mph for past hour. Peak wind gust 57 mph. |
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, 8.6 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
- 14 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -48 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1708 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 32 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 63 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 130 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
051 WWUS75 KCYS 290834 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 234 AM MDT Mon Apr 29 2024 WYZ110-300000- /O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0020.240430T0900Z-240501T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0021.240430T0900Z-240501T0000Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington 234 AM MDT Mon Apr 29 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * 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 Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ WYZ106-107-116-117-300000- /O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0020.240430T1200Z-240501T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0021.240430T1200Z-240501T0000Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Federal, Vedauwoo, Horse Creek, Pumpkin Vine, Guernsey, Wheatland, Whitaker, Buford, and Bordeaux 234 AM MDT Mon Apr 29 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland, and East Platte County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ WYZ118-300000- /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0021.240430T1500Z-240501T0000Z/ Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Cheyenne 234 AM MDT Mon Apr 29 2024 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Laramie County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * 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 Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ Wills
4 follow-up statements
923 WWUS75 KCYS 292028 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 228 PM MDT Mon Apr 29 2024 WYZ110-301200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0021.240430T0900Z-240501T0000Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington 228 PM MDT Mon Apr 29 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ WYZ106-107-116-117-301200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0021.240430T1200Z-240501T0000Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Wheatland, Vedauwoo, Horse Creek, Bordeaux, Federal, Whitaker, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Guernsey 228 PM MDT Mon Apr 29 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland, and East Platte County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * 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 stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ WYZ118-301200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0021.240430T1500Z-240501T0000Z/ Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Cheyenne 228 PM MDT Mon Apr 29 2024 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Laramie County. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ Brothers
104 WWUS75 KCYS 300756 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 156 AM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024 WYZ110-302345- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0021.240430T0900Z-240501T0000Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 156 AM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * 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 stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ WYZ106-107-116-117-302345- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0021.240430T1200Z-240501T0000Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- East Platte County-South Laramie Range- South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 156 AM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland, and East Platte County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ WYZ118-302345- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0021.240430T1500Z-240501T0000Z/ Central Laramie County- Including the city of Cheyenne 156 AM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with brief gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Laramie County. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * 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 Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$
199 WWUS75 KCYS 301508 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 908 AM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024 WYZ118-010000- /O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0021.000000T0000Z-240501T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240501T0000Z/ Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Cheyenne 908 AM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Laramie County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ WYZ106-107-116-117-010000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240501T0000Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Guernsey, Bordeaux, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Federal, Horse Creek, Whitaker, Wheatland, and Buford 908 AM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland, and East Platte County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * 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 Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ WYZ110-010000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240501T0000Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 908 AM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ Charnick
221 WWUS75 KCYS 302348 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 548 PM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024 WYZ106-107-116-117-010100- /O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240501T0000Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Guernsey, Whitaker, Bordeaux, Wheatland, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Federal, Horse Creek, and Vedauwoo 548 PM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM THIS EVENING... Winds have diminished below warning thresholds. It will continue to be quite gusty through sunset, but should diminish fairly quickly afterwards. Therefore, the High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ WYZ110-118-010100- /O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240501T0000Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills-Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Arlington, Cheyenne, and Elk Mountain 548 PM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... $$ Cox
The office that day
Everything else NWS Cheyenne, WY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2:34 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | CYS | Laramie | 31 hr |
| Apr 29, 2:47 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | CYS | Goshen | 23 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.