Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 11 at 1:09AM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 12:09am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.
* WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes
County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County,
Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday 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:
Dawes; Box Butte; Scotts Bluff; Banner; Morrill; Kimball; Cheyenne; North Sioux; South Sioux
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov