Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 9 at 5:56PM MDT until March 15 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 4:56pm
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible
Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. Then, after a break,
west winds 30 to 55 mph with gusts up to 90 mph possible Wednesday
afternoon through Saturday evening. The strongest winds are
expected early Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
Mountain along Interstate 80.
* WHEN...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