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 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.
* WHERE...Central Carbon County, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains,
Shirley Basin, Upper North Platte River Basin, Central Laramie
County, and Laramie Valley.
* WHEN...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.
* 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:
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains; Shirley Basin; Central Carbon County; Upper North Platte River Basin; Laramie Valley; Central Laramie County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov