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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1235 PM MST Sun Jan 4 2026

WYZ106-116-050345-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0004.260105T1200Z-260106T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260105T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-South Laramie
Range-
Including the cities of Vedauwoo, Bordeaux, Pumpkin Vine, and
Buford
1235 PM MST Sun Jan 4 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 25 to 35
  mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit
  between Cheyenne and Laramie, and Bordeaux area along Interstate
  25 between Chugwater and Wheatland.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this afternoon.
  For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Monday
  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 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.

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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1235 PM MST Sun Jan 4 2026

WYZ107-117-050345-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0004.260105T1200Z-260106T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260104T2100Z/
East Platte County-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Wheatland, Guernsey, Federal, Whitaker,
and Horse Creek
1235 PM MST Sun Jan 4 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 20 to 30
  mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...East Platte County and South Laramie Range Foothills.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM MST this afternoon.
  For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Monday
  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 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.

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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
906 AM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026

AKZ801-050700-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0001.260105T1200Z-260107T0000Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including the cities of Point Lay, Cape Lisburne, and Point Hope
906 AM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow may lead to significant
  reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
423 AM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026

AKZ795-050200-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0002.260105T0700Z-260106T0700Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the cities of Saint George and Saint Paul
423 AM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 to
  80 mph possible.

* WHERE...Saint George Island.

* WHEN...From this evening through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With the highest winds forecast to remain
  further south, Saint Paul Island has been removed from the Watch.
  However, there is still about a 30-50% chance that Saint George
  Island will see gusts up to 75 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind
event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

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Chen
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
314 AM HST Sun Jan 4 2026

HIZ028-050215-
/O.NEW.PHFO.HW.A.0001.260105T1600Z-260106T1600Z/
Big Island Summits-
314 AM HST Sun Jan 4 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts up to 80 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking
  dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges
  or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch for the summits means that strong and potentially
damaging winds in excess of 56 mph with frequent gusts over 66 mph
are expected but not yet occurring. Take precautions now to protect
property. Tie down loose objects or move them to a sheltered
location.

&&

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ALMANZA
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
229 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026

MTZ301>303-307-308-050030-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0001.260106T0600Z-260107T0600Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Southern High Plains-
Including the following locations: Bynum, Kiowa, Cut Bank, Santa
Rita, Pendroy, Babb, Heart Butte, Dupuyer, Ethridge, Rogers Pass,
Saint Mary, Choteau, Logan Pass, Browning, East Glacier Park, and
Marias Pass
229 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
  plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
  Counties.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are most likely during
  the late morning and afternoon hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the watch period.

&&

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Ludwig
U.S. Dept. of Commerce
NOAA National Weather Service
1325 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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