High Wind Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
141 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024

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Converse County Lower Elevations-Central Laramie Range and
Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-North Snowy Range
Foothills-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Deer Creek, Guernsey, Elk Mountain,
Wheatland, Arlington, Whitaker, Buford, Vedauwoo, Bill, Pumpkin
Vine, Horse Creek, Douglas, Glenrock, Federal, and Bordeaux
141 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Southeast Wyoming wind-prone areas including Interstate 80
  near Arlington and the Summit and Interstate 25 near Bordeaux,
  Converse County Lower Elevations, East Platte County, and South
  Laramie Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight or 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 wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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