Headline:
High Wind Watch issued April 1 at 1:54AM MDT until April 3 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 12:54am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.
* WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate
80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
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:
South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov