High winds were felt across Interstate 80 between Elk Mountain and Arlington near the foothills of the Snowy Range with sustained winds over 40 mph and gusts into the low 60 mph range.
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High winds were felt across Interstate 80 between Elk Mountain and Arlington near the foothills of the Snowy Range with sustained winds over 40 mph and gusts into the low 60 mph range.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Nov 2, 1:00 AM MST, 2 hours 26 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 200 AM MDT Sat Nov 2 2019 .SHORT TERM...(Today through Monday night) Issued at 200 AM MDT Sat Nov 2 2019 Forecast challenges in the short term deal with strong winds today and a Clipper System track on Monday. Currently...Surface analysis showing an area of high pressure over western Wyoming that extends southeastward into northwest Colorado. IR imagery showing clear skies over the entire area. WYDOT sensors out by Arlington showing wind gusts increasing...up to 45 mph at Arlington and Halleck Ridge. As for the High Wind Warning today...Craig to Casper gradients continue to increase. 850mb height gradients peak out at 63mtrs after 12Z this morning with 700mb gradients near 50mtrs. GFS 700mb winds also increase up to 40-45kts after 12Z...so will continue warnings we have out right now. Gradients ease after 18Z today...so maybe day shift can cancel the warnings early. Attention turns to Sunday night to Monday. Still quite a difference in model solutions on a Clipper system moving southeast out of Montana.. ECMWF continues to show a fairly widespread area of qpf Sunday night and especially Monday morning across southeast Wyoming and Nebraska Panhandle. GFS on the other hand...tracks the system across western South Dakota with our CWA remaining dry. Because the ECMWF has been so consistent from run to run...will continue following its guidance. Did increase PoPs over the NBM guidance on PoPs for this time. .LONG TERM...(Tuesday through Friday) Issued at 200 AM MDT Sat Nov 2 2019 Dry and warmer Tuesday as the surface front moves east along with a surface low across Nebraska. Warmth short-lived as the next surge of colder air drops down the plains Tuesday night and Weds in association with the next clipper-type system which then glances the CWA Weds night into Thursday, likely bringing some snow showers with it. Continued chilly Thursday then warmer air returns Friday as the surface high settles over the southern plains and upper ridging moves toward this area. && .AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Sunday morning) Issued at 1040 PM MDT Fri Nov 1 2019 VFR conditions expected next 24 hours as high pressure over western Wyoming dominates the weather. Northwest upper level windflow providing downsloping off the Laramie Range for mainly clear skies. Gusty winds across southeast Wyoming after sunrise. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 200 AM MDT Sat Nov 2 2019 Windy conditions across southeast Wyoming today with wind prone areas seeing wind gusts close to 60-65 mph. Elsewhere...gusts to 40 mph look to be a pretty good bet. Sunny and dry today with afternoon humidity falling to the 30s and 40s. Recent fuels updates have no fuels as ready...so fire weather concerns are low. Clipper system Sunday night into Monday could bring additional minor snow accumulations to areas along and east of the Laramie Range. && .CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... WY...High Wind Warning until 6 PM MDT this evening for WYZ106-110-116. NE...None. && SHORT TERM...GCC LONG TERM...RE AVIATION...GCC FIRE WEATHER...GCC
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 208 PM MDT Fri Nov 1 2019 WYZ106-110-116-022015- Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range- 208 PM MDT Fri Nov 1 2019 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...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY High Wind Warning in effect from 1 AM MDT to 6 PM MDT Saturday for sustained winds 40 to 45 mph and gusts up to 60 mph. Those traveling with trailers or light, high-profile vehicles should exercise caution while traveling along area interstates and highways. .Spotter information statement... Spotter activation will not be needed.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Wyoming Department of Transportation sensor along Interstate 80 at Foote Creek or three miles northwest of Arlington measured the reported wind speed.
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