30-40 MPH Winds, 60 MPH Gusts to Blast SE Wyo. Today

Those traveling in southeast Wyoming today will have to contend with strong crosswinds near the Interstate 80 Summit and along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Glendo.

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne issued the following message Tuesday morning:

Here are the latest High Wind Warning in place for southeast Wyoming for portions of I-80 and I-25. Westerly winds gusting up to 60 MPH will be possible at times. Those driving light, high profile vehicles including camping and tractor trailers should use extreme caution. Please go to wyoroad.info for the latest road closures and conditions including light and high profile vehicle closures in Wyoming.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
215 AM MDT Tue Apr 7 2020

WYZ106-107-116-080000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-200408T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Buford,
Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
215 AM MDT Tue Apr 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Bordeaux along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and
  Wheatland, as well as the Interstate 80 Summit between Laramie
  and Cheyenne.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult especially for lightweight,
  high profile vehicles and campers. Those traveling along
  Interstate 80 between mile markers 320 and 345 and Interstate 25
  between mile markers 60 and 90 will experience strong crosswinds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 more can lead to property damage.

&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
215 AM MDT Tue Apr 7 2020

WYZ117-080000-
/O.EXA.KCYS.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-200408T0000Z/
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
215 AM MDT Tue Apr 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range Foothills including Horse Creek and
  Whitaker.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult especially for lightweight,
  high profile vehicles and campers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

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