Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 7:35PM MDT until March 15 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 6:35pm
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. Localized
wind gusts up to 85 mph are expected mainly on the western side of
the Laramie Valley and along Interstate 80 in the Elk Mountain and
Arlington areas. A lull in the high winds is possible Friday night
into early Saturday morning.
* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
Mountain along Interstate 80, and the Laramie Valley.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust could lead to reduced
visibility. In addition, new wildfire starts will spread very
rapidly under dry and windy conditions.
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:
North Snowy Range Foothills; Laramie Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov