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High Wind Watch
In effect: Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 9:00 AM MDT – Thursday, Apr 23 2026 3:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Cheyenne WY
HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON
What:
Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
Where:
Central Carbon County, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains,
Southwest Carbon County, and Upper North Platte River Basin.
When:
From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.
Impacts:
Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
Instructions:
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.
Areas Impacted:
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains
Central Carbon County
Southwest Carbon County
Upper North Platte River Basin
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High Wind Watch
In effect: Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 6:00 PM MDT – Thursday, Apr 23 2026 3:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Cheyenne WY
HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON
What:
West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
Where:
Converse County Lower Elevations.
When:
From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.
Impacts:
Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
Instructions:
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.
Areas Impacted:
Converse County Lower Elevations
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High Wind Watch
In effect: Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 9:00 AM MDT – Thursday, Apr 23 2026 6:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Cheyenne WY
HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON
What:
West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.
Where:
North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
Mountain along Interstate 80.
When:
From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.
Impacts:
Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
Instructions:
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.
Areas Impacted:
North Snowy Range Foothills
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High Wind Watch
In effect: Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 3:00 PM MDT – Thursday, Apr 23 2026 6:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Cheyenne WY
HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON
What:
West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible.
Where:
Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and
Wheatland.
When:
From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
Impacts:
Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
Instructions:
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.
Areas Impacted:
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County
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High Wind Watch
In effect: Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 3:00 PM MDT – Thursday, Apr 23 2026 6:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Cheyenne WY
HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON
What:
West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible.
Where:
South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate
80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie.
When:
From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
Impacts:
Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
Instructions:
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.
Areas Impacted:
South Laramie Range
South Laramie Range Foothills
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High Wind Watch
In effect: Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 3:00 PM MDT – Thursday, Apr 23 2026 6:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Cheyenne WY
HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON
What:
West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.
Where:
Central Laramie County.
When:
From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
Impacts:
Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
Instructions:
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.
Areas Impacted:
Central Laramie County
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