High Wind Watch 12/17/2024 00:50 for Wyoming areas

Headline: 
High Wind Watch issued December 17 at 1:50AM MST until December 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
High Wind Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
December 17, 2024 - 12:50am
Expires: 
December 17, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80, Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland, and Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 AM MST this morning. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.
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: 
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains; Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; North Snowy Range Foothills
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY