High Wind Warning Issued for Goshen and East Laramie Counties Through Sunday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of southeast Wyoming. This alert indicates that a hazardous high wind event is occurring or expected, with the potential for sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger which can lead to property damage.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:

• Goshen County
• East Laramie County

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas should take immediate precautions. The NWS warns that strong crosswinds will be hazardous to light-weight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers. Drivers should exercise extreme caution on open roads. Additionally, residents should be aware that any new wildfire starts will spread very rapidly under these dry and windy conditions. Areas of blowing dust may also lead to reduced visibility.

Expected Conditions

• Today: West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
• Saturday: West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
• Saturday Night into Sunday: Winds will shift northwest late Saturday evening, with gusts up to 65 mph expected to continue into Sunday morning.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is split into two primary windows of concern:

• First Warning: Effective until 8:00 PM MDT this evening.
• Second Warning: Effective from 10:00 AM MDT Saturday until 12:00 PM MDT Sunday.