- In force from
- Oct 11, 3:00 PM MDT
- Until
- Oct 12, 6:00 AM MDT
- Issued
- Oct 11, 12:53 AM MDT
- Office
- Cheyenne, WY
- Number
- 38 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Future, Possible
- Where
- WY
HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
- What
- South to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
- Where
- North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Central Carbon County, and Southwest Carbon County.
- When
- From this afternoon through late tonight.
- Impacts
- Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.
What to do
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.
Places under it Laramie, Rawlins, Saratoga, Hanna, Encampment, Baggs, Sinclair, Centennial, Medicine Bow, Rock River, Elk Mountain, Woods Landing-Jelm, and 6 more
Read the platesHigh wind FB-EVT-150How to read a warning FB-STN-001
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