Portions of southeast Wyoming could see 65 to 70 mph wind gusts late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.

High Wind Watches are in effect from midnight to 3 p.m. Sunday.


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
248 AM MDT Fri Apr 15 2022

WYZ106-116-117-152300-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0031.220417T0600Z-220417T2100Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo,
Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
248 AM MDT Fri Apr 15 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70
  mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range, southwest Platte County including
  Bordeaux, and the Interstate 80 Summit and adjacent foothills.

* WHEN...From Midnight late Saturday night to 3 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
248 AM MDT Fri Apr 15 2022

WYZ110-152300-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0031.220417T0600Z-220417T2100Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
248 AM MDT Fri Apr 15 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65
  mph possible.

* WHERE...Northern Snowy Range Foothills, including Arlington and
  Elk Mountain.

* WHEN...From Midnight late Saturday night to 3 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.
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630 AM Friday April 15: A High Wind Watch is in effect for portions of southeast Wyoming between late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. Westerly wind gusts 65 to 70 MPH are possible during this time! Use caution if traveling with light and high profile vehicles. For road conditions and information, refer to wyoroad.info. For the latest forecast, refer to weather.gov/CYS

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