Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 13 at 1:48PM MDT until March 15 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 12:48pm
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Today, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
Then, after an overnight lull, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
up to 55 mph Saturday afternoon. Winds will shift northwest late
Saturday evening with gusts up to 65 mph possible through Sunday
early afternoon.
* WHERE...Banner County and Kimball County.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For
the High Wind Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday
afternoon.
* 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.
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:
Banner; Kimball
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov