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High Wind Warning

Alert expired Oct 2 @ 1:00 PM (MDT)

Affected Area

Southeastern WY

AlbanyLaramiePlatte

South Central WY

Carbon

Severity

Severe

Significant threat to life or property

Alert in Effect

From 2:18 AM (MDT) Wednesday October 2 until 1:00 PM (MDT) Wednesday October 2

Description

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 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...Until 1 PM MDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.
Instruction

Make preparations

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.

Weather Event Onset

2:18 AM (MDT), October 2

Urgency

Expected

Take responsive action in the next hour.

National Weather Service Office

Cheyenne, WY

Data provided by the National Weather Service