Headline:
High Wind Watch issued April 21 at 2:01PM MDT until April 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Kimball
County, Morrill County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux
County.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.
* 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:
Box Butte; Scotts Bluff; Banner; Morrill; Kimball; Cheyenne; South Sioux
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov