High Wind Watch

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 255 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Laramie County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 AM MST this morning. For the High Wind Watch, from this evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wildfires will have the potential to spread rapidly in these conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. 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.