High Wind Warning Issued for South Laramie Range and Foothills Through Thursday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has issued a High Wind Warning for the South Laramie Range and surrounding foothills. The warning is classified under the NWS alert type code HWW.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the South Laramie Range and the South Laramie Range Foothills. This geographic area specifically 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 National Weather Service advises that strong crosswinds will be particularly dangerous for light-weight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers. Motorists are encouraged to monitor the latest forecasts and exercise extreme caution while traveling through the affected mountain passes.

Expected Conditions

West winds are expected to reach sustained speeds of 30 to 40 mph. Powerful wind gusts are projected to reach up to 70 mph during the peak of the event.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM MST this evening, February 18. The alert is currently set to expire at 8:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19.