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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
515 PM MST Mon Jan 5 2026

WYZ118-060815-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0005.260106T0900Z-260107T0000Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Cheyenne
515 PM MST Mon Jan 5 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM MST TUESDAY THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM MST Tuesday through Tuesday afternoon.

* 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.

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Trudel

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