Not So Lovely Wind to Blast Southeast Wyoming, Nebraska Panhandle This Valentine’s Day
A windy Valentine's Day is in store for portions of southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle, the National Weather Service in Cheyenne says.
A High Wind Warning and High Wind Watches are in effect from late tonight through Tuesday evening, with gusts up to 70 mph expected in the Warning area, which includes Interstate 25 near Bordeaux and Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1241 PM MST Mon Feb 13 2023 WYZ106-116-117-141200- /O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0015.230214T0600Z-230215T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0016.230214T1000Z-230215T0100Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 1241 PM MST Mon Feb 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1241 PM MST Mon Feb 13 2023 NEZ019>021-054-055-141200- /O.EXB.KCYS.HW.A.0015.230214T1200Z-230215T0300Z/ Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Morrill County-Kimball County- Cheyenne County- Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Sidney, and Brownson 1241 PM MST Mon Feb 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Scotts Bluff County, Banner County, Morrill County, Kimball County and Cheyenne County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1241 PM MST Mon Feb 13 2023 WYZ110-141200- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0015.230214T0600Z-230215T0100Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 1241 PM MST Mon Feb 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST this evening through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1241 PM MST Mon Feb 13 2023 WYZ107-108-118-119-141200- /O.EXT.KCYS.HW.A.0015.230214T1200Z-230215T0300Z/ East Platte County-Goshen County-Central Laramie County- East Laramie County- Including the cities of Wheatland, Guernsey, Torrington, Cheyenne, and Pine Bluffs 1241 PM MST Mon Feb 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...East Platte County, Goshen County, Central Laramie County and East Laramie County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
The NWS says light snow will develop overnight and lead to much colder temperatures, which may make you want to cuddle up with your valentine.
Here’s a look at your Valentine’s Day forecast! Clouds will increase throughout the day as the next storm system moves through. The incoming cold front will lead to windy conditions across the area with high winds possible for portions of southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska panhandle. Snow will develop overnight and lead to much colder temperatures Tuesday night and Wednesday.