Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 8:56AM MDT until March 15 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 7:56am
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less at times in dense fog. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 40
to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible.
* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and
Wheatland, Converse County Lower Elevations,
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin, Central Carbon
County, Upper North Platte River Basin, Laramie Valley, South
Laramie Range Foothills, and Central Laramie County.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon MDT today. Dense fog
may begin to dissipate around 11am. 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:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
Area Description:
Central Laramie County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov