Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 6:24PM MDT until March 15 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 5:24pm
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
* WHAT...High Wind Watch for tonight has been cancelled. However,
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...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 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.
Area Description:
North Snowy Range Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov