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High Wind Watch

Alert expired Oct 2 @ 4:00 AM (MDT)

Affected Area

Southeastern WY

AlbanyLaramie

Severity

Severe

Significant threat to life or property

Alert in Effect

From 1:26 PM (MDT) Tuesday October 1 until 4:00 AM (MDT) Wednesday October 2

Description

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Southeast Wyoming wind-prone areas including Interstate 80 near the Summit and South Laramie Range Foothills.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday 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 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.

Weather Event Onset

1:26 PM (MDT), October 1

Urgency

Future

Take responsive action in the near future.

National Weather Service Office

Cheyenne, WY

Data provided by the National Weather Service