Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 6 at 1:14AM MST until March 9 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 12:14am
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate
80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, and Bordeaux area along
Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday morning.
* 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; South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov