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WWUS75 KCYS 172152
NPWCYS
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
252 PM MST WED DEC 17 2025
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EAST PLATTE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF GUERNSEY AND WHEATLAND
252 PM MST WED DEC 17 2025
..HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, WEST WINDS 30 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS UP
TO 100 MPH EXPECTED. WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING,
NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH EXPECTED.
THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY, WEST WINDS 30 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS
UP TO 90 MPH POSSIBLE.
* WHERE...EAST PLATTE COUNTY.
* WHEN...FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY. FOR
THE HIGH WIND WATCH, FROM THURSDAY 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.
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SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WHITAKER, FEDERAL, AND HORSE CREEK
252 PM MST WED DEC 17 2025
..HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, WEST WINDS 30 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS UP
TO 85 MPH EXPECTED. WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING,
NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH EXPECTED.
THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY, WEST WINDS 30 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS
UP TO 85 MPH POSSIBLE.
* WHERE...SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS.
* WHEN...FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY. FOR
THE HIGH WIND WATCH, FROM THURSDAY 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 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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CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CHEYENNE
252 PM MST WED DEC 17 2025
..HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, WEST WINDS 30 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS UP
TO 80 MPH EXPECTED. WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING,
NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH EXPECTED.
THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY, 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 THURSDAY. FOR
THE HIGH WIND WATCH, FROM THURSDAY 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.
WYZ119-181200-
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EAST LARAMIE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF PINE BLUFFS
252 PM MST WED DEC 17 2025
..HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY
* WHAT...WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP
TO 75 MPH EXPECTED. WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING,
NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH EXPECTED.
THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY, WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS
UP TO 65 MPH POSSIBLE.
* WHERE...EAST LARAMIE COUNTY.
* WHEN...UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY.
* 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.
WYZ101-181200-
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CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BILL, GLENROCK, DEER CREEK, AND DOUGLAS
252 PM MST WED DEC 17 2025
..HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP
TO 70 MPH EXPECTED. WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING,
NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH EXPECTED.
THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY, WEST WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS
UP TO 75 MPH POSSIBLE.
* WHERE...CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS.
* WHEN...FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT. FOR
THE HIGH WIND WATCH, FROM THURSDAY 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.
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NORTH LARAMIE RANGE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF GARRETT
252 PM MST WED DEC 17 2025
..HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, WEST WINDS 30 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS UP
TO 100 MPH EXPECTED. WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING,
NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH EXPECTED.
THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY, WEST WINDS 30 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS
UP TO 95 MPH POSSIBLE.
* WHERE...NORTH LARAMIE RANGE.
* WHEN...FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT. FOR
THE HIGH WIND WATCH, FROM THURSDAY 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.
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FERRIS/SEMINOE/SHIRLEY MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SEMINOE DAM
252 PM MST WED DEC 17 2025
..HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...WEDNESDAY EVENING, WEST WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO
75 MPH. THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY, SOUTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45
MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH POSSIBLE.
* WHERE...FERRIS/SEMINOE/SHIRLEY MOUNTAINS.
* WHEN...FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT. FOR
THE HIGH WIND WATCH, FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING.
* IMPACTS...MAINLY TO TRANSPORTATION. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL BE
HAZARDOUS TO LIGHT WEIGHT OR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES, INCLUDING
CAMPERS AND TRACTOR TRAILERS.
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.
WYZ105-109-181200-
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SHIRLEY BASIN-CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SHIRLEY BASIN, RAWLINS, AND MEDICINE BOW
252 PM MST WED DEC 17 2025
..HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...WEDNESDAY EVENING, WEST WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO
75 MPH. THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY, SOUTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45
MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH POSSIBLE.
* WHERE...CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY AND SHIRLEY BASIN.
* WHEN...FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT. FOR
THE HIGH WIND WATCH, FROM THURSDAY 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.
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.
WYZ106-181200-
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CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BORDEAUX
252 PM MST WED DEC 17 2025
..HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, WEST WINDS 30 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS UP
TO 85 MPH EXPECTED. WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING,
NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH EXPECTED.
THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY, WEST WINDS 30 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS
UP TO 90 MPH POSSIBLE.
* WHERE...BORDEAUX AREA ALONG INTERSTATE 25 BETWEEN CHUGWATER AND
WHEATLAND.
* WHEN...FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY. FOR
THE HIGH WIND WATCH, FROM THURSDAY 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.
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.
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NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ELK MOUNTAIN AND ARLINGTON
252 PM MST WED DEC 17 2025
..HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, WEST WINDS 30 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS UP
TO 80 MPH EXPECTED. WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING,
NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH EXPECTED.
THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY, WEST WINDS 30 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS
UP TO 80 MPH POSSIBLE.
* WHERE...NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS INCLUDING ARLINGTON AND ELK
MOUNTAIN ALONG INTERSTATE 80.
* WHEN...FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY. FOR
THE HIGH WIND WATCH, FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING.
* IMPACTS...MAINLY TO TRANSPORTATION. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL BE
HAZARDOUS TO LIGHT WEIGHT OR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES, INCLUDING
CAMPERS AND TRACTOR TRAILERS.
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.
WYZ113-115-181200-
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UPPER NORTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN-LARAMIE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BOSLER, SARATOGA, LARAMIE, AND ENCAMPMENT
252 PM MST WED DEC 17 2025
..HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...WEDNESDAY EVENING, WEST WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO
70 MPH. THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY, SOUTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45
MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH POSSIBLE.
* WHERE...UPPER NORTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN AND LARAMIE VALLEY.
* WHEN...FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT. FOR
THE HIGH WIND WATCH, FROM THURSDAY 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.
WYZ116-181200-
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SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF VEDAUWOO, BUFORD, AND PUMPKIN VINE
252 PM MST WED DEC 17 2025
..HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, WEST WINDS 30 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS UP
TO 80 MPH EXPECTED. WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING,
NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH EXPECTED.
THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY, WEST WINDS 30 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS
UP TO 80 MPH POSSIBLE.
* WHERE...SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE INCLUDING THE INTERSTATE 80 SUMMIT
BETWEEN CHEYENNE AND LARAMIE.
* WHEN...FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY. FOR
THE HIGH WIND WATCH, FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING.
* IMPACTS...MAINLY TO TRANSPORTATION. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL BE
HAZARDOUS TO LIGHT WEIGHT OR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES, INCLUDING
CAMPERS AND TRACTOR TRAILERS.
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.
NEZ002-095-181200-
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DAWES COUNTY-NORTHERN SIOUX COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF HARRISON, CHADRON, AND CHADRON ST PARK
252 PM MST WED DEC 17 2025
..HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY
* WHAT...WEST WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH EXPECTED.
* WHERE...DAWES COUNTY AND NORTHERN SIOUX COUNTY.
* WHEN...UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY.
* 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.
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BOX BUTTE COUNTY-SCOTTS BLUFF COUNTY-BANNER COUNTY-MORRILL COUNTY-
KIMBALL COUNTY-CHEYENNE COUNTY-SOUTHERN SIOUX COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF KIMBALL, SIDNEY, HEMINGFORD, BRIDGEPORT,
BAYARD, AGATE, HARRISBURG, ANGORA, BROWNSON, REDINGTON,
SCOTTSBLUFF, GERING, AND ALLIANCE
252 PM MST WED DEC 17 2025
..HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY
* WHAT...NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH.
* WHERE...BANNER COUNTY, BOX BUTTE COUNTY, CHEYENNE COUNTY, KIMBALL
COUNTY, MORRILL COUNTY, SCOTTS BLUFF COUNTY, AND SOUTHERN SIOUX
COUNTY.
* WHEN...UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY.
* 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.
WYZ102-108-181200-
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NIOBRARA COUNTY-GOSHEN COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF TORRINGTON, LUSK, AND REDBIRD
252 PM MST WED DEC 17 2025
..HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY
* WHAT...WEST WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH EXPECTED.
* WHERE...NIOBRARA COUNTY AND GOSHEN COUNTY.
* WHEN...UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY.
* 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.
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