High Wind Watch
High Wind Watch issued February 1 at 1:23AM MST until February 2 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY
Alert Description
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, and Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. * WHEN...From this evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.
Safety Instructions
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.