Active AlertsCentral Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County

High Wind Watch

Issued at Fri 12:17 AM Oct. 16
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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Freeze Warning

Issued at Fri 12:17 AM Oct. 16
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 25 to 35 mph with potential gusts between 55 and 60 mph possible.
Where: Portions of southeast Wyoming.
When: For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM MDT this morning. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
Impacts: Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Recommended Action

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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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