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High Wind Watch

Active

Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; North Snowy Range Foothills

Starts Oct 17, 6:00 AM MDT

Ends Oct 17, 7:00 PM MDT

Issued Oct 16, 8:36 AM MDT

Severity Severe

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills and Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.

Instructions

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

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