High Wind Watch 12/19/2024 12:13 for Wyoming areas

Headline: 
High Wind Watch issued December 19 at 1:13PM MST until December 20 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
High Wind Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
December 19, 2024 - 12:13pm
Expires: 
December 20, 2024 - 3:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Southeast Wyoming wind-prone areas including Interstate 80 near Arlington and the Summit and Interstate 25 near Bordeaux. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening. * 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: 
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; North Snowy Range Foothills; South Laramie Range
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY