Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 7:50AM MDT until March 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 6:50am
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.
* WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate
80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight MDT Tuesday Night.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry conditions along Interstate 80 combined
with high winds will lead to critical fire conditions throughout
the afternoon hours Tuesday.
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:
South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov