High Wind Warning Issued for South Laramie Range and Foothills Through Saturday

Alert Details

A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY. This alert indicates that a hazardous high wind event is either occurring or expected, with sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger that could lead to property damage.

Affected Areas

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

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers should prepare for hazardous conditions. The NWS advises that impacts will be felt mainly in the transportation sector. Strong crosswinds will be particularly hazardous to light-weight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers. Drivers of these vehicles should exercise extreme caution or avoid travel during peak wind periods.

Expected Conditions

Two distinct periods of high winds are expected:

• Initial Period: West winds between 30 to 40 mph with gusts reaching up to 65 mph.
• Second Period: West winds increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts reaching up to 70 mph.

Timeline

• First Warning: Remains in effect until 11:00 AM MST this morning, February 26.
• Second Warning: Effective from 5:00 PM MST this afternoon through 11:00 AM MST Saturday, February 28.