Headline:
High Wind Watch issued June 9 at 11:16AM MDT until June 10 at 9:00PM 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...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to
40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
Mountain along Interstate 80.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For
the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday 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 Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.
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