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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
149 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

NEZ002-095-WYZ101-102-160000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0007.260116T0300Z-260117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0007.260116T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Dawes County-Northern Sioux County-Converse County Lower
Elevations-Niobrara County-
Including the cities of Lusk, Chadron St Park, Douglas, Bill,
Harrison, Redbird, Chadron, Glenrock, and Deer Creek
149 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Dawes County and Northern Sioux County. In
  Wyoming, Converse County Lower Elevations and Niobrara County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusty winds combined with low humidity
  and very dry fuels will produce conditions favorable for the rapid
  spread of grassland wildfires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds. Avoid outdoor burning and any other activities
that could spark a wildfire.

&&

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NEZ003-019>021-096-WYZ107-108-160000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0007.260116T0600Z-260117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0007.260116T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Morrill County-
Southern Sioux County-East Platte County-Goshen County-
Including the cities of Bayard, Gering, Hemingford, Angora,
Redington, Agate, Harrisburg, Torrington, Wheatland, Bridgeport,
Alliance, Guernsey, and Scottsbluff
149 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Banner County, Box Butte County, Morrill
  County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. In
  Wyoming, East Platte County and Goshen County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusty winds combined with low humidity
  and very dry fuels will produce conditions favorable for the rapid
  spread of grassland wildfires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds. Avoid outdoor burning and any other activities
that could spark a wildfire.

&&

$$

NEZ054-055-WYZ118-119-160000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0007.260116T0600Z-260117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0007.260116T0300Z-260117T0000Z/
Kimball County-Cheyenne County-Central Laramie County-East
Laramie County-
Including the cities of Kimball, Cheyenne, Sidney, Pine Bluffs,
and Brownson
149 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Cheyenne County and Kimball County. In
  Wyoming, Central Laramie County and East Laramie County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusty winds combined with low humidity
  and very dry fuels will produce conditions favorable for the rapid
  spread of grassland wildfires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds. Avoid outdoor burning and any other activities
that could spark a wildfire.

&&

$$

WYZ110-160000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0007.260116T0900Z-260117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0007.260116T0700Z-260117T1900Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
149 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-160000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0007.260116T0900Z-260117T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0007.260116T0700Z-260117T1900Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Whitaker, Horse Creek, Federal, Vedauwoo,
Pumpkin Vine, and Buford
149 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate
  80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusty winds combined with low humidity
  and very dry fuels will produce conditions favorable for the rapid
  spread of grassland wildfires.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ115-160000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0007.260116T0700Z-260117T1200Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Bosler and Laramie
149 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Laramie Valley.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 AM MST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusty winds combined with low humidity
  and very dry fuels will produce conditions favorable for the rapid
  spread of grassland wildfires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds. Avoid outdoor burning and any other activities
that could spark a wildfire.

&&

$$

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