Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 13 at 7:35PM MDT until March 15 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 6:35pm
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Morrill
County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern
Sioux County.
* WHEN...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 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; Morrill; Cheyenne; North Sioux; South Sioux
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov