High Wind Watch Issued, 65 MPH Winds Possible In SE Wyoming

The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for areas of southeast Wyoming, including the summitt between Cheyenne and Laramie.

The agency posted the following on its website: ! Strong winds are expected to return Monday. High Wind Watches have been issued for Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie, as well as the Arlington/Elk Mountain area between Laramie and Rawlins. A High Wind Watch is also in effect for Interstate 80 from the Colorado state line to mile marker 4 as well as the Bordeaux area. Westerly wind gusts of 60-65 mph are looking like a pretty good bet Monday afternoon and evening in these highlighted areas. Stay tuned to later updates on these winds.

Cheyenne, Laramie Forecast

Cheyenne Forecast

Today

Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Windy, with a west northwest wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 32. Windy, with a west northwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 18. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 57.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.

Sunday

A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.

Laramie Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Windy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Windy, with a west northwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 41. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Breezy.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.