High Wind Watch

Locations Affected

Mitchell, NE ∙ Bridgeport, NE ∙ Dalton, NE ∙ Terrytown, NE ∙ North Platte National Wildlife Refuge, NE ∙ Lyman, NE ∙ Whitney, NE ∙ Wildcat Mountain, NE ∙ Lorenzo, NE ∙ Scottsbluff W B Heilig Field Airport, NE

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 148 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust could lead to reduced visibility. In addition, new wildfire starts will spread very rapidly under dry and windy conditions. 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.

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