Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 11 at 1:09AM MDT until March 15 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 12:09am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible.
* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
Mountain along Interstate 80.
* WHEN...From this 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