High Wind Warning Issued for South Laramie Range and Central Laramie County Through Tuesday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of southeast Wyoming. The alert was issued on February 16 at 11:52 AM MST and remains in effect through late Tuesday evening.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• South Laramie Range
• South Laramie Range Foothills
• Central Laramie County

This includes the Interstate 80 Summit located between the cities of Cheyenne and Laramie.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas should take the following precautions:

• Prepare for hazardous travel: Strong crosswinds will create dangerous conditions for light-weight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers.
• Secure property: High wind events can lead to property damage. Sustained winds of 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph and stronger are capable of causing damage to structures and trees.
• Monitor updates: Stay tuned to local weather reports for changes in the forecast.

Expected Conditions

• Wind Speed: Sustained west winds of 30 to 40 mph.
• Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 65 mph.
• Primary Hazards: Transportation impacts due to intense crosswinds on major roadways.

Timeline

• Effective Period: The warning begins at 5:00 AM MST on Tuesday, February 17.
• Expiration: The alert is scheduled to end at 11:00 PM MST on Tuesday, February 17.