High Wind Watch

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

Affected Area

Southeastern WY


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 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...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 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

2:18 AM (MDT), October 2

Urgency

Future

Take responsive action in the near future.

National Weather Service Office

Data provided by the National Weather Service