Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 9 at 2:02PM MDT until March 15 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 1:02pm
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected
through Monday afternoon. Another period of strong winds gusting
up to 65 mph is possible Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday
night. Then, after a break, west winds 30 to 55 mph with gusts up
to 85 mph possible Wednesday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
Mountain along Interstate 80.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM MDT this evening. For
the first High Wind Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through late
Tuesday night. For the second High Wind Watch, from Wednesday
evening through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a long duration wind event
lasting most of the week ahead. Occasional lulls or breaks are
possible through this period.
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:
North Snowy Range Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov