Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 12:48PM MDT until March 15 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 11:48am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected.
* WHERE...East Platte County.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MDT this evening.
For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT Saturday Night.
* IMPACTS...There will be a high risk for vehicle blow overs,
particularly along north to south oriented roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust could lead to reduced
visibility. The strong winds will lead to fire weather concerns
and control problems if fires do start. This will be a long
duration wind event lasting Saturday night. Occasional lulls or
breaks are possible through this period.
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:
East Platte County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov