Active AlertsHarriman, WY

High Wind Warning

Issued at Sat 1:22 PM Mar. 14
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: West winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Localized wind gusts up to 85 mph are expected mainly in the wind prone areas along Interstates 25 and 80. Winds will become north to northwest behind a cold front Saturday evening and continue through Sunday morning.
Where: South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland, Converse County Lower Elevations, East Platte County, and Central Laramie County.
When: Until noon MDT Sunday.
Impacts: Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.
Additional Details: Areas of blowing dust and/or blowing snow may reduce visibility at times. Expect much colder temperatures and sub-zero wind chills on Sunday morning.

Recommended Action

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.

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