Headline:
High Wind Watch issued October 16 at 8:36AM MDT until October 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 7:36am
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills and Central Laramie Range and
Southwest Platte County.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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 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; North Snowy Range Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov