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2-Day Hourly Forecast for Wind-Prone Locations
Interstate 80 at Arlington	Interstate 80 at Buford


Interstate 25 at Bordeaux	Interstate 25 at Wyo Hill

Map of Wind-Prone Locations across Southeast Wyoming

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Southeast Wyoming Wind Prone Locations Map

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This guidance is based on local wind research conducted at NWS Cheyenne. See this research article in the American Meteorological Society Journal of Weather and Forecasting for more details:

Brothers, M. D., and C. Hammer, 2021: Random forest approach for improving non-convective high wind forecasting across southeast Wyoming. Wea. Forecasting, 38, 47-67, https://doi.org/10.1175/WAF-D-21-0215.1

Latest High Wind Warnings

(Non-Precipitation Weather Product)

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WWUS75 KCYS 071958
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1258 PM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

WYZ106-081200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0003.250108T0900Z-250109T0300Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
1258 PM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 58 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and
Wheatland.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers. In addition, areas of blowing snow
could lead to reduced visibility, even whiteout conditions, and
slick roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.

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WYZ110-081200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0002.250108T1500Z-250109T0300Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
1258 PM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 58 mph possible.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
Mountain along Interstate 80.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers. In addition, areas of blowing snow
could lead to reduced visibility, even whiteout conditions, and
slick roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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