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 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 90 mph possible.
* WHERE...East Platte County.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...There will be a high risk for vehicle blow overs,
particularly along north to south oriented roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wildland fire danger will be very high. Fires
could spread very quickly through grasslands without snow cover.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose
objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of
winds.
Area Description:
East Platte County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov