High Wind Warning Issued for East Laramie County; Gusts Up to 65 MPH Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for East Laramie County. The warning is in effect from 2:00 PM MST on Tuesday, February 24, until 5:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25.

Affected Areas

This weather alert specifically impacts East Laramie County in Wyoming.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. A High Wind Warning indicates that sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger are expected, which can lead to property damage. Travel will be hazardous for light-weight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers, due to strong cross winds.

Expected Conditions

West winds between 30 to 40 mph are expected, with gusts reaching as high as 65 mph. These peak gusts are most likely to occur on Wednesday.

Timeline

The warning begins at 2:00 PM MST this afternoon and is scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM MST on Wednesday. Forecasters expect a lull in the strongest winds tonight, where west winds may drop below 25 MPH for several hours before intensifying again.