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