Hazardous Weather Outlook for Granite, Wyoming
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
401 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024
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Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-
Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County-
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Goshen County-Central Carbon County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Southwest Carbon County-
Sierra Madre Range-Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-
Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
401 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of panhandle
Nebraska...east central Wyoming...south central Wyoming and
southeast Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
Strong winds today for southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska
with a prolonged period of elevated winds continuing through
midweek. Wind gusts of 70-80 mph are possible for wind-prone
locations Monday.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
Strong winds continuing Tuesday and Wednesday, especially for
wind-prone locations.
.Spotter information statement...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
High Wind Warning for Granite, Wyoming
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
558 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024
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Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-North Snowy
Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Arlington, Elk Mountain, Pumpkin
Vine, Vedauwoo, and Bordeaux
558 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts of 70 to 80 mph expected.
* WHERE...Southeast Wyoming wind-prone areas including Interstate 80
near Arlington and the Summit and Interstate 25 near Bordeaux.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for
vehicle blow overs, particularly along north to south oriented
roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Monday with
elevated to strong winds lingering through Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.