Headline:
High Wind Watch issued September 13 at 12:54AM MDT until September 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 11:54pm
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
Mountain along Interstate 80, Bordeaux area along Interstate 25
between Chugwater and Wheatland, and Central Carbon County.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday 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; Central Carbon County; North Snowy Range Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov