Strong gusty crosswinds caused a two-vehicle accident between Cody and Meeteetse on WY Highway 120 on the evening of the 24th.
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The episode as NWS RIW wrote it up.
Strong gusty crosswinds caused a two-vehicle accident between Cody and Meeteetse on WY Highway 120 on the evening of the 24th.
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1 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.
As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.
| Event | Date | Age | Sex | Where | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Wind, Cody Foothills / Part of E Park | 1999-11-24 | 44 | Male | Vehicle/Towed Trailer | Direct |
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