Headline:
High Wind Watch issued April 12 at 11:28AM MDT until April 13 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 10:28am
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit
between Cheyenne and Laramie, and North Snowy Range Foothills
including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday afternoon.
* 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:
North Snowy Range Foothills; South Laramie Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY