Headline:
High Wind Watch issued June 9 at 11:16AM MDT until June 10 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 10:16am
Expires:
June 10, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit
between Cheyenne and Laramie, and Bordeaux area along Interstate
25 between Chugwater and Wheatland.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday 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:
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; South Laramie Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov