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...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...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 Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Area Description: 
South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY