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 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected
through this afternoon. Then, west winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts
up to 90 mph possible Wednesday night through Saturday evening.
* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and
Wheatland.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM MDT this evening. For
the 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:
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov