Interstates 80 And 25 Closed To Some Vehicles In SE Wyoming

Winds that are expected to top out around 70 miles per hour have resulted in the closure of stretches of interstates 80 and 25 in southeast Wyoming this morning to some vehicles.

That's according to the WYDOT Road and Travel website.

The website says Interstate 25 is closed to light, high-profile vehicles under 5000 GVW {Gross Vehicle Weight] between the Colorado State Line and Wheatland. Travelers along that stretch of the Interstate face and extreme blow-over risk, according to the website.

Meanwhile, Interstate 80 faces restrictions on light, high profile vehicles between Cheyenne and Rawlins. It is closed to such vehicles weighing less than 5000 pounds between Laramie and Rawlins and weighing under 40000 pounds between Cheyenne and Laramie.

High Wind Warnings In Effect Today

The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service has posted High Wind Warnings for today in southeast Wyoming, including Cheyenne and the summit. The agency posted the following map on expected peak wind gusts on its website:

Check Out the Damages from Cheyenne's Wild Spring Wind Storm

On April 6 and 7, 2024, wild winds exceeding 90 mph blew through SE Wyoming, causing havoc in Cheyenne and on the interstate. Everything from fences to semis were upturned in the wind storm. Check out the damage shared by residents below.

Gallery Credit: Doug Randall