Headline:
High Wind Warning issued October 17 at 1:30AM MDT until October 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 17, 2026 - 12:30am
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
Mountain along Interstate 80, and Bordeaux area along Interstate 25
between Chugwater and Wheatland.
* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this 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.
Area Description:
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; North Snowy Range Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov