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High Wind Warning 24, NWS Cheyenne, WY
NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Mar 16, 2026, 12:39 AM MDT for 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Mar 16, 2026, 7:50 AM MDT. It was in force for 58 hr. 60 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
- Mar 16, 2026, 12:39 AM MDT (06:39 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 16, 2026, 7:50 AM MDT
- Expired
- Mar 18, 2026, 6:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 58 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 06:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 11:33 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 Ne Pumpkin Vine, WY | Mesonet station UR351 3.1 NE Pumpkin Vine (UPR). |
| Mar 16, 11:50 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 Wnw Buford, WY | Mesonet station UR535 Sherws. |
| Mar 16, 12:26 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Vedauwoo, WY | Mesonet station KVDW Vedauwoo (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 1:02 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Pumpkin Vine, WY | Mesonet station KPUM Pumpkin Vine (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 2:16 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 7 Nw Elk Mountain, WY | Mesonet station WY18 Halleck Ridge (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 2:26 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 5 Nw Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY21 5.5 NW Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 3:06 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 5 Nw Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY21 5.5 NW Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 3:26 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 E Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY23 1.6 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 3:56 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY24 6.9 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 3:56 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 3 Nw Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY22 2.7 NW Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 4:36 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 5 Nw Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY21 5.5 NW Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 5:06 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY24 6.9 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 5:12 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 13 Ne Centennial, WY | Mesonet station WY26 12.6 NE Centennial (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 5:22 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 11 Se Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY25 10.7 SE Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 5:22 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 2 E Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY23 1.6 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 5:32 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | Mesonet station KARL 0.6 NW Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 5:32 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 3 Nw Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY22 2.7 NW Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 5:52 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | Mesonet station KARL 0.6 NW Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 5:56 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 Nw Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY22 2.7 NW Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 5:56 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 E Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY23 1.6 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 6:32 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 11 Se Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY25 10.7 SE Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 6:36 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 13 Ne Centennial, WY | Mesonet station WY26 12.6 NE Centennial (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 6:46 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY24 6.9 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 6:56 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY24 6.9 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 9:02 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 E Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY23 1.6 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 9:06 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 11 Se Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY25 10.7 SE Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 10:32 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY24 6.9 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 10:32 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 11 Se Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY25 10.7 SE Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 10:42 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 Nw Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY22 2.7 NW Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 10:46 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | Mesonet station KARL 0.6 NW Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 11:16 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY24 6.9 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 11:26 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 11 Se Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY25 10.7 SE Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 11:46 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | Mesonet station KARL 0.6 NW Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 11:46 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 Nw Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY22 2.7 NW Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 16, 11:56 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 E Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY23 1.6 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 12:32 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 E Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY23 1.6 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 12:36 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY24 6.9 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 1:22 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | Mesonet station KARL 0.6 NW Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 1:42 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 E Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY23 1.6 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 1:56 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Vedauwoo, WY | Mesonet station KVDW Vedauwoo (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 1:56 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY24 6.9 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 2:16 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Vedauwoo, WY | Mesonet station KVDW Vedauwoo (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 2:44 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 2 Wnw Buford, WY | Mesonet station UR535 Sherws. |
| Mar 17, 2:47 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 Wnw Buford, WY | Mesonet station UP203 2.0 W Buford (UPR). |
| Mar 17, 2:56 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 13 Ne Centennial, WY | Mesonet station WY26 12.6 NE Centennial (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 2:56 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 2 E Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY23 1.6 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 2:56 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY24 6.9 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 2:56 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 11 Se Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY25 10.7 SE Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 3:02 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 11 Se Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY25 10.7 SE Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 3:06 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | Mesonet station KARL 0.6 NW Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 3:06 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 2 E Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY23 1.6 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 3:06 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 7 Ese Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY24 6.9 E Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 3:15 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 Wnw Buford, WY | Mesonet station UP203 2.0 W Buford (UPR). |
| Mar 17, 3:16 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 8 S Chugwater, WY | Mesonet station WY40 7.5 S Chugwater (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 3:17 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 2 Wnw Buford, WY | Mesonet station UR535 Sherws. |
| Mar 17, 3:42 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 5 E Buford, WY | Mesonet station WY29 4.8 E Buford (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 3:52 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 5 Nw Arlington, WY | Mesonet station WY21 5.5 NW Arlington (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 4:02 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 7 Sw Federal, WY | Mesonet station WY48 7.4 SW Federal (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 4:12 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Pumpkin Vine, WY | Mesonet station KPUM Pumpkin Vine (WYDOT). |
| Mar 17, 4:16 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 Ne Pumpkin Vine, WY | Mesonet station UR351 3.1 NE Pumpkin Vine (UPR). |
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, 6.7 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
- 1347 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 138 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -17 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 312 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
324 WWUS75 KCYS 160639 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1239 AM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 WYZ106-170000- /O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0024.260317T0600Z-260318T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0024.260317T0300Z-260318T0000Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the cities of Bordeaux 1239 AM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening 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. && $$ WYZ110-170000- /O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0024.260317T0600Z-260318T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0024.260317T0300Z-260318T0600Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington 1239 AM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight MDT Tuesday Night. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ WYZ116-117-170000- /O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0024.260317T0600Z-260318T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0024.260317T0300Z-260318T0600Z/ South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Horse Creek, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Pumpkin Vine, Federal, and Buford 1239 AM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight MDT Tuesday Night. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry conditions along Interstate 80 combined with high winds will lead to critical fire conditions throughout the afternoon hours Tuesday. 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. && $$ Mose
9 follow-up statements
526 WWUS75 KCYS 161350 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 750 AM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 WYZ110-171200- /O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0024.260316T1350Z-260318T0600Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 750 AM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Tuesday Night. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ WYZ106-171200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.260317T0300Z-260318T0000Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the cities of Bordeaux 750 AM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening 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. && $$ WYZ116-117-171200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.260317T0300Z-260318T0600Z/ South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Buford, Horse Creek, Whitaker, Vedauwoo, Federal, and Pumpkin Vine 750 AM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight MDT Tuesday Night. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry conditions along Interstate 80 combined with high winds will lead to critical fire conditions throughout the afternoon hours Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ Fuller
870 WWUS75 KCYS 161718 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1118 AM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 WYZ115-118-171200- /O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0024.260317T1200Z-260318T0000Z/ Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Bosler, Laramie, and Cheyenne 1118 AM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Laramie County and Laramie Valley. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible which could reduce visibility. 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. && $$ WYZ110-171200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 1118 AM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Tuesday Night. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ WYZ106-171200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.260317T0300Z-260318T0000Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the cities of Bordeaux 1118 AM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible which could reduce visibility. 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. && $$ WYZ116-117-171200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.260317T0300Z-260318T0600Z/ South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Buford, Horse Creek, Whitaker, Vedauwoo, Federal, and Pumpkin Vine 1118 AM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight MDT Tuesday Night. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry conditions along Interstate 80 combined with high winds will lead to critical fire conditions throughout the afternoon hours Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ Fuller
398 WWUS75 KCYS 161819 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1219 PM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 WYZ116-117-171200- /O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0024.260316T1819Z-260318T0600Z/ South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Buford, Horse Creek, Whitaker, Vedauwoo, Federal, and Pumpkin Vine 1219 PM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Tuesday 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... 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. && $$ WYZ110-171200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 1219 PM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Tuesday Night. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ WYZ106-171200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.260317T0300Z-260318T0000Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the cities of Bordeaux 1219 PM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible which could reduce visibility. 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. && $$ WYZ115-118-171200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.260317T1200Z-260318T0000Z/ Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Bosler, Laramie, and Cheyenne 1219 PM MDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Laramie County and Laramie Valley. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible which could reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ Fuller
786 WWUS75 KCYS 170614 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1214 AM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 WYZ106-180000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260318T0000Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the cities of Bordeaux 1214 AM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible which could reduce visibility. 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. && $$ WYZ110-180000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 1214 AM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ WYZ116-117-180000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Federal, Vedauwoo, Horse Creek, Whitaker, Pumpkin Vine, and Buford 1214 AM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry conditions along Interstate 80 combined with high winds will lead to critical fire conditions throughout the afternoon hours Tuesday. 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. && $$ WYZ115-118-180000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.260317T1200Z-260318T0000Z/ Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Cheyenne, Laramie, and Bosler 1214 AM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Laramie County and Laramie Valley. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible which could reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ Mose
540 WWUS75 KCYS 171713 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1113 AM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 WYZ106-180000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260318T0000Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the cities of Bordeaux 1113 AM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible which could reduce visibility. 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. && $$ WYZ110-180600- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington 1113 AM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ WYZ115-118-180000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260318T0000Z/ Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Cheyenne, Bosler, and Laramie 1113 AM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Laramie County and Laramie Valley. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible which could reduce visibility. 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. && $$ WYZ116-117-180600- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Buford, Whitaker, Horse Creek, Vedauwoo, Pumpkin Vine, and Federal 1113 AM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry conditions along Interstate 80 combined with high winds will lead to critical fire conditions throughout the afternoon hours Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ Fuller
259 WWUS75 KCYS 171910 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 110 PM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 WYZ110-180315- /O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260319T0000Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington 110 PM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Wednesday. * 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. && $$ WYZ106-180000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260318T0000Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the cities of Bordeaux 110 PM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible which could reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ WYZ115-118-180000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260318T0000Z/ Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Cheyenne, Bosler, and Laramie 110 PM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Laramie County and Laramie Valley. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible which could reduce visibility. 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. && $$ WYZ116-117-180315- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Buford, Whitaker, Horse Creek, Vedauwoo, Pumpkin Vine, and Federal 110 PM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry conditions along Interstate 80 combined with high winds will lead to critical fire conditions throughout the afternoon hours Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ Fuller
126 WWUS75 KCYS 172343 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 543 PM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 WYZ106-115-118-180045- /O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260318T0000Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-Laramie Valley- Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Cheyenne, Laramie, Bordeaux, and Bosler 543 PM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... Winds have diminished below warning thresholds. Therefore, the High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ WYZ110-181200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260319T0000Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 543 PM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ WYZ116-117-180600- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Whitaker, Buford, Horse Creek, Vedauwoo, Federal, and Pumpkin Vine 543 PM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry conditions along Interstate 80 combined with high winds will lead to critical fire conditions throughout the afternoon hours Tuesday. 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. && $$ Zawislak
771 WWUS75 KCYS 180348 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 948 PM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 WYZ116-117-180500- /O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Whitaker, Pumpkin Vine, Federal, Vedauwoo, Buford, and Horse Creek 948 PM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have diminished below warning thresholds. Therefore, the High Wind Warning has been cancelled. $$ WYZ110-181200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260319T0000Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington 948 PM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Wednesday. * 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. && $$ Zawislak
213 WWUS75 KCYS 180609 NPWCYS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1209 AM MDT Wed Mar 18 2026 WYZ110-190000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260319T0000Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington 1209 AM MDT Wed Mar 18 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. && $$ Mose
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 Mar 15, 10:45 PM MDT, 1 hour 54 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Very gusty winds return early in the week, as well as increasing fire weather concerns.
- Record breaking warm temperatures are expected to return to the forecast for the second half of the week ahead.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 15, 10:45 PM MDT, 1 hour 54 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1045 PM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Very gusty winds return early in the week, as well as
increasing fire weather concerns.
- Record breaking warm temperatures are expected to return to
the forecast for the second half of the week ahead.
&&
.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 153 PM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026
The Intermountain West is in Northerly flow as semi-arctic air
filters in overhead. This airmass will keep us cold tonight with
temperatures once again dropping into the teens and possibly single
digits. There are currently some light snow showers dropping
southeast towards Dawes county for some possible more snow to add to
the ground. However, these snow showers are pretty light so maybe a
Trace to a couple tenths of additional accumulation could happen.
The upper level ridge will ever so slowly creep its way eastward
gradually warming the Intermountain west as it pushes the cold air
towards the Northern plains. Temperatures should climb into the 40's
by the afternoon Monday. There is a weak shortwave expected to push
through the region Monday night into early Tuesday morning.
Depending on how far east the ridge is will determine who gets to
enjoy these light snow showers. I added light pops (15-20%)to the
entire Nebraska Panhandle as some of the hi-res models had showers
in the southern region of the Panhandle whereas the others only had
showers in Northern half. By 6am Tuesday morning the showers should
be off to the east outside our forecast area. Also monday night into
Tuesday, The Intermountain West will be in Northwest flow with the
strongest part of the jetstream centered over Southeast Montana and
the Dakotas. With a weak shortwave diving into the Northern Red
River Valley our height gradient becomes compressed intensifying the
700mb jet to generally around 55-60 knots with the GFS having a
couple brief instances of accelerations greater than 60. The Craig
to Casper height gradient difference increases from 50meters to
85meters by the afternoon increasing our confidence in potential
high winds for Tuesday. Our in-house high wind algorithm places high
confidence in the wind prones hitting high wind criteria from 40
percent to 80/90 percent by noon on Tuesday. As this ridge slowly
approaches the Four Corners region, the jetstream should be slowly
pushing north as well tapering off our winds throughout the day
Wednesday. A high wind watch was issued for the Arlington, Bordeaux,
Foothills, and the Summit areas as models continue to trend towards
High winds for Tuesday into Wednesday afternoon. There is a little
bit of uncertainty will Bordeaux hitting late as the Northwest flow
is unfavorable for that gap wind area but we are suppose to shift to
the west which is highly favorable for high winds as the jet
descends along the I-25 corridor. However, there is a little
uncertainty with Arlington hitting as well because the subsident
flow depicted in the global omega fields don't necessarily depict
the strongest downward omegas but Arlington can't be ruled out as
that stretch of I-80 seems to hit no matter what as long as the jet
is strong above. Our in-house guidance still keeps high probs over
the Arlington area and the Craig to Casper height gradient still
shows favorable values so into the Watch it goes!
&&
.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Issued at 153 PM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026
The long term will be flat out hot for this time of year, as a
high pressure ridge controls the Western US and brings record
breaking temperatures alongside a daily concern for critical
fire weather conditions. Ensembles show nearly identical
forecasts with high pressure ridging originating from the Desert
Southwest and expanding over the entirety of the region through
the end of the forecast period, with some shifting eastwards
and perhaps flattening of this feature by Saturday into Sunday.
But this ridge is expected to keep us under warm westerly to
northwesterly flow aloft, with dry air overspreading and keeping
nil precipitation chances the standard during the period. This
will bring two sensible weather concerns to the CWA - firstly,
record setting warmth is nearly certain with this pattern.
Widespread highs in the mid 70's to mid 80's are expected,
making it feel more like late spring and early summer. Normal
highs for this time of year are in the upper 40's to upper 50's,
so this means we'll be around 20-25+ degrees above normal for
this time of year. Secondly, the significant dry air alongside
limited overnight recoveries and breezy diurnal winds will
combine to produce a critical environment for fire weather, with
red flag warnings likely to be issued within the next couple of
days. Our drought conditions are all but certain to persist and
likely become exasperated in the coming week as precipitation
becomes a fleeting memory, and winter is stuck in the rear-view.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1045 PM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026
High pressure aloft will start to build into the Front Range today with
mid to high cloudiness increasing through the day on Monday. Light
winds expected tonight and into Monday morning.
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: VFR conditions will prevail tonight and Monday
with CIGS above 8000 feet agl during the day. Winds will increase for
the southeast Wyoming terminals with gusts of 25 to 35 knots possible
after 16z.
&&
.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...High Wind Watch from late Monday night through Wednesday
morning for WYZ106-110-116-117.
NE...None.
&&
SHORT TERM...MM
LONG TERM...CG
AVIATION...TJTHazardous weather outlook, Mar 15, 1:21 PM MDT, 11 hours 18 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 121 PM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026 NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>105-107>109-111>115-118- 119-161930- 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-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- 121 PM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of panhandle Nebraska...east central Wyoming...south central Wyoming and southeast Wyoming. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT Winds are going to be gusty tonight with some isolated snow showers possible for Chadron. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY Winds will pick up again Monday night into Tuesday as we reach high winds in the wind prone areas. A strong ridge will shoot temperatures into the 70's and 80's Thursday and possibly through the weekend. Expect a long-fused Red Flag warning starting Wednesday and continue through the weekend as RH values are expected to drop below 15 percent. .Spotter information statement... Spotter activation will not be needed. WYZ106-110-116-117-161930- Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range- South Laramie Range Foothills- 121 PM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central Wyoming and southeast Wyoming. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY Winds will pick up again Monday night into Tuesday as we reach high winds in the wind prone areas. A high wind watch has been issued for Tuesday for this area. A strong ridge will shoot temperatures into the 70's and 80's Thursday and possibly through the weekend. Expect a long- fused Red Flag warning starting Wednesday and continue through the weekend as RH values are expected to drop below 15 percent. .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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 12:49 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | CYS | Laramie | 11 hr |
| Mar 16, 12:49 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | CYS | Albany, Converse, Goshen, Laramie, Niobrara, Platte | 35 hr |
| Mar 16, 11:29 AM MDT | Red Flag Warning | CYS | Goshen, Laramie, Platte | 32 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.