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60 MPH Wind Gusts to Blast Parts of Southeast Wyoming Friday-Saturday
Strong winds are expected to blast southeast Wyoming Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.
A High Wind Watch is in effect from noon Friday to 3 p.m. Saturday for wind-prone areas, including the roughly 60-mile stretch of Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Arlington as well as the roughly 25-mile stretch of Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 132 PM MDT Thu Oct 20 2022 WYZ104-106-109-110-211000- /O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0043.221021T1800Z-221022T2100Z/ Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains- Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Bordeaux, Rawlins, Arlington, and Elk Mountain 132 PM MDT Thu Oct 20 2022 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, Central Carbon County and North Snowy Range Foothills. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday 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.
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The NWS says southwest winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are possible.
"Those towing camper trailers and truckers with light loads will see a risk for blowoffs or blow overs," the NWS said.
Drivers are encouraged to call 511 or go to wyoroad.info for the latest road closures and advisories.
3PM Thursday, 10/20/2022: A High Wind Watch is in effect for the areas highlighted above from 12PM Friday to 3 PM Saturday. Westerly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Those towing camper trailers and truckers with light loads will see a risk for blowoffs or blow overs. For information on road conditions, refer to wyoroad.info. For the weather forecast, refer to weather.gov/cys
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