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 night through Saturday evening.
* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit
between Cheyenne and Laramie.
* 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 late Wednesday
night 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.
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:
South Laramie Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov