Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 12:46AM MDT until March 15 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 11:46pm
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 5:15pm
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...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit
between Cheyenne and Laramie.
* WHEN...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. The strongest winds
in this period will be Wednesday night through Thursday night.
* 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 Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
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:
South Laramie Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov