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