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High Wind Warning 49, NWS Cheyenne, WY

December 3, 20254 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Dec 3, 2025, 1:23 PM MST for 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Dec 4, 2025, 6:00 AM MST. It was in force for 28 hr. 25 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
Dec 3, 2025, 1:23 PM MST (20:23 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 4, 2025, 6:00 AM MST
Expired
Dec 5, 2025, 10:15 AM MST
In force
28 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 20:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 4, 8:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY18 Halleck Ridge (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 10:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Nw Arlington, WYMesonet station WY22 2.7 NW Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 10:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 E Buford, WYMesonet station DVI09204 DVI75422.
Dec 4, 2:02 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY18 Halleck Ridge (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 2:02 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Ese Arlington, WYMesonet station WY24 6.9 E Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 2:42 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5811 Se Arlington, WYMesonet station WY25 10.7 SE Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 2:46 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 E Arlington, WYMesonet station WY23 1.6 E Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 3:22 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 663 Nw Arlington, WYMesonet station WY22 2.7 NW Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 4:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY19 2.9 NW Elk Mountain (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 4:12 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Ese Arlington, WYMesonet station WY24 6.9 E Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 4:16 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 585 Nw Arlington, WYMesonet station WY21 5.5 NW Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 4:16 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY18 Halleck Ridge (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 4:22 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 E Arlington, WYMesonet station WY23 1.6 E Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 4:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6011 Se Arlington, WYMesonet station WY25 10.7 SE Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 4:52 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Sse Bordeaux, WYMesonet station KBRX 1.4 S Bordeaux (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 5:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 597 Sw Federal, WYMesonet station WY48 7.4 SW Federal (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 5:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6311 Se Arlington, WYMesonet station WY25 10.7 SE Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 5:12 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 597 Sw Federal, WYMesonet station WY48 7.4 SW Federal (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 6:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Sse Bordeaux, WYWYDOT Sensor at Bordeaux.
Dec 4, 7:16 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6611 Se Arlington, WYWYDOT Sensor at Strouss Hill.
Dec 4, 8:22 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6911 Se Arlington, WYWYDOT Sensor at Strouss Hill. Sustained winds of 40 to 45 MPH.
Dec 4, 8:42 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 617 Sw Federal, WYMesonet station WY48 7.4 SW Federal (WYDOT).
Dec 4, 8:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7111 Se Arlington, WYWYDOT Sensor at Strouss Hill.
Dec 4, 9:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 E Arlington, WYMesonet station WY23 1.6 E Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 5, 1:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Vedauwoo, WYMesonet station KVDW Vedauwoo (WYDOT).

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, 8.4 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 2025-12-03Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Riverton, WY at 12:00Z on 2025-12-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -45 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
993 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-45 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

607 
WWUS75 KCYS 032023
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
123 PM MST Wed Dec 3 2025

WYZ106-041200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0049.251204T1300Z-251205T1300Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
123 PM MST Wed Dec 3 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM MST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the strong winds is possible 
  Thursday afternoon before winds pick up again Thursday evening.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-116-041200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0049.251204T1300Z-251205T1900Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Vedauwoo, Arlington, Buford, Elk
Mountain, and Pumpkin Vine
123 PM MST Wed Dec 3 2025

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

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit 
  between Cheyenne and Laramie, and North Snowy Range Foothills 
  including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to noon MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. In addition, areas of blowing snow 
  could lead to reduced visibility and slick roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the strong winds is possible 
  Thursday afternoon before winds pick up again Thursday evening.

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.

&&

$$

MN
4 follow-up statements
665 
WWUS75 KCYS 040729
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1229 AM MST Thu Dec 4 2025

WYZ106-050000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0049.251204T1300Z-251205T1300Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
1229 AM MST Thu Dec 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
AM MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM MST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the strong winds is possible 
  Thursday afternoon before winds pick up again Thursday evening.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-116-050000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0049.251204T1300Z-251205T1900Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Pumpkin Vine, Buford, Arlington,
Vedauwoo, and Elk Mountain
1229 AM MST Thu Dec 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 
NOON MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit 
  between Cheyenne and Laramie, and North Snowy Range Foothills 
  including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. In addition, areas of blowing snow 
  could lead to reduced visibility and slick roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the strong winds is possible 
  Thursday afternoon before winds pick up again Thursday evening.

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.

&&

$$

Fuller
432 
WWUS75 KCYS 041956
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1256 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025

WYZ106-051200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0049.000000T0000Z-251205T1300Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
1256 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the strong winds is possible 
  Thursday afternoon before winds pick up again Thursday evening.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-116-051200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0049.000000T0000Z-251205T1900Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Arlington, Pumpkin Vine, Elk
Mountain, and Vedauwoo
1256 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit 
  between Cheyenne and Laramie, and North Snowy Range Foothills 
  including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80.

* WHEN...Until noon MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. In addition, areas of blowing snow 
  could lead to reduced visibility and slick roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the strong winds is possible 
  Thursday afternoon before winds pick up again Thursday evening.

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.

&&

$$

Charnick
111 
WWUS75 KCYS 051210
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
510 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

WYZ106-051315-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0049.000000T0000Z-251205T1300Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
510 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished below warning thresholds. Therefore, the High 
Wind Warning will be allowed to expire. Another round of high winds 
will be possible Friday night into Saturday.

$$

WYZ110-116-051900-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0049.000000T0000Z-251205T1900Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Elk Mountain,
Arlington, and Buford
510 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit 
  between Cheyenne and Laramie, and North Snowy Range Foothills 
  including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. In addition, areas of blowing snow 
  could lead to reduced visibility and slick roads.

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.

&&

$$

Fuller
321 
WWUS75 KCYS 051715
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1015 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

WYZ110-116-060000-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0049.000000T0000Z-251205T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0050.251206T0300Z-251207T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Vedauwoo, Arlington, Pumpkin
Vine, and Elk Mountain
1015 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit 
  between Cheyenne and Laramie, and North Snowy Range Foothills 
  including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the strong winds is possible 
  Thursday afternoon before winds pick up again Thursday evening.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-109-060000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0050.251206T0300Z-251207T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-Central Carbon
County-
Including the cities of Rawlins and Bordeaux
1015 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland, and Central Carbon County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ115-117-060000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0050.251206T0900Z-251207T0000Z/
Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Laramie, Horse Creek, Whitaker, Federal,
and Bosler
1015 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM MST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Laramie Valley and South Laramie Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM MST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ118-060000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0043.251206T0900Z-251206T2100Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Cheyenne
1015 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

CG

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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.