Headline:
High Wind Warning issued December 18 at 1:29AM MST until December 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 18, 2024 - 12:29am
Expires:
December 18, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations, Central Carbon County,
Central Laramie County, East Platte County, and Laramie Valley.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for
vehicle blow overs, particularly along north to south oriented
roadways.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Converse County Lower Elevations; East Platte County; Central Carbon County; Laramie Valley; Central Laramie County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY