High Wind Warning Issued for South Laramie Range and Foothills with Gusts Up to 70 MPH

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has issued a High Wind Warning for the South Laramie Range and surrounding foothills. This alert indicates that a hazardous high wind event is expected, with the potential for property damage and significant travel disruptions.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the South Laramie Range and the South Laramie Range Foothills. This specifically includes the Interstate 80 Summit located between the cities of Cheyenne and Laramie.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers should prepare for hazardous conditions. Strong crosswinds will pose a significant danger to lightweight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. Drivers of these vehicles are encouraged to exercise extreme caution or delay travel. Additionally, because sustained winds of 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger can cause property damage, residents should secure loose outdoor items.

Expected Conditions

West winds are forecast to range between 35 and 45 mph, with peak gusts reaching up to 70 mph. In addition to the wind hazard, dry conditions along the Interstate 80 corridor combined with these high winds will lead to critical fire conditions throughout the afternoon hours on Tuesday.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM MDT on Monday, March 16. The alert is currently set to expire at 12:00 AM MDT on Wednesday, March 18 (midnight Tuesday night).