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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
949 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

NEZ019-020-054-055-WYZ108-119-211200-
/O.CON.KCYS.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Goshen County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Brownson, Kimball, Harrisburg, Sidney,
Torrington, Pine Bluffs, Gering, and Scottsbluff
949 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chill values as low as 25 below zero.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Banner County, Cheyenne County, Kimball
  County, and Scotts Bluff County. In Wyoming, East Laramie County
  and Goshen County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
  is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

&&

$$

MN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
949 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

WYZ106-211200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0006.250121T0600Z-250122T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
949 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chill values
  as low as 30 below zero. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35
  to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM MST Tuesday. For
  the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
  is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
949 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

WYZ107-118-211200-
/O.CON.KCYS.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0006.250121T1800Z-250122T0300Z/
East Platte County-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Wheatland, Cheyenne, and Guernsey
949 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as
  low as 24 below. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts up to 55 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County and East Platte County.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM MST Tuesday. For
  the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
  is exposed to these temperatures. Mainly to transportation. Strong
  cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile
  vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
949 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

WYZ117-211200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0006.250121T0600Z-250123T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Horse Creek, Federal, and Whitaker
949 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chill values
  as low as 30 below zero. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to
  40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range Foothills.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM MST Tuesday. For
  the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
  is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
746 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

WYZ004>007-010-011-016>020-022-211700-
/O.CON.KRIW.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1700Z/
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast Bighorn
Basin-Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Northeast Johnson County-
Southeast Johnson County-Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-
Lander Foothills-Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-Natrona
County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-
Including the cities of Powell, Worland, Jeffrey City, Basin,
Shoshoni, Shell, Thermopolis, Buffalo, Greybull, Dubois, Casper,
Ten Sleep, Riverton, Lander, Lovell, and Kaycee
746 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chill temperatures will drop to 20 to 30
  degrees below zero overnight.

* WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range, Lander Foothills,
  Natrona County Lower Elevations, Southwest Bighorn Basin, Wind
  River Basin, Northeast Johnson County, Southeast Bighorn Basin,
  Southeast Johnson County, Cody Foothills, and North Bighorn Basin.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extreme caution if you plan to be outdoors. Wear appropriate
clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
746 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

WYZ008-009-211200-
/O.CON.KRIW.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1200Z/
Bighorn Mountains West-Bighorn Mountains Southeast-
746 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chill temperatures will drop to 25 to 35
  degrees below zero after sunset.

* WHERE...Bighorn Mountains. This includes Powder River Pass and
  Granite Pass.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extreme caution if you plan to be outdoors. Wear appropriate
clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
746 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

WYZ025-026-030-211700-
/O.CON.KRIW.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1700Z/
Upper Green River Basin Foothills-Upper Green River Basin-East
Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of La Barge, Farson, Big Piney, Wamsutter,
and Pinedale
746 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chill temperatures will drop to 25 to 35
  degrees below zero overnight.

* WHERE...East Sweetwater County, Upper Green River Basin, and Upper
  Green River Basin Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extreme caution if you plan to be outdoors. Wear appropriate
clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/riw/ .

Straub

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
558 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

NEZ022-035>038-056>059-069>071-211200-
/O.CON.KLBF.CW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Garden-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-
Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Maywood, Broken Bow, Grant, Imperial,
North Platte, Oshkosh, Arthur, Enders, Paxton, Ringgold,
Ogallala, Lewellen, Curtis, Chappell, Eustis, Hayes Center,
Wauneta, Tryon, Big Springs, Champion, and Stapleton
558 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025 /458 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025/

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the negative 20s.

* WHERE...Portions of central, panhandle, southwest, and west
  central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
  exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can
  lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
www.weather.gov/lbf.

NMJ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
259 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

COZ038>051-211200-
/O.CON.KBOU.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1600Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-Boulder And
Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County-North
Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe
Counties/East Broomfield County-Elbert/Central and East Douglas
Counties Above 6000 Feet-Northeast Weld County-Central and South
Weld County-Morgan County-Central and East Adams and Arapahoe
Counties-North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North
Lincoln County-Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South
Lincoln County-Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-
Phillips County-
Including the cities of Brighton, Castle Rock, Byers, Holyoke,
Golden, Leader, Goodrich, Grover, Eaton, Parker, Brush,
Briggsdale, Raymer, Julesburg, Arvada, Fondis, Aurora, Forder,
Sterling, Karval, Merino, Haxtun, Denver International Airport,
Larkspur, Ovid, Longmont, Limon, Fort Lupton, Hugo, Punkin
Center, Otis, Crook, Wiggins, Bennett, Pawnee Buttes, Roggen,
Boulder, Last Chance, Fort Morgan, Amherst, Greeley, Agate, Fort
Collins, Elbert, Stoneham, Lakewood, Kutch, Matheson, Deer Trail,
Akron, Cope, Nunn, City of Denver, Hereford, Peetz, Loveland,
Kiowa, Littleton, Sedgwick, and Highlands Ranch
259 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Low temperatures from 5 to 15 below zero with very cold
  wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and northeast
  Colorado, including the Denver metro area.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Unsheltered people will have a high risk of frostbite and
hypothermia. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and
neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use
generators or grills inside.

If you must go outside, dress in several layers of warm clothing,
including a hat, face mask, and gloves. Avoid prolonged outdoor
exposure.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals
have a warm and dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/bou

Gimmestad

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
150 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

COZ001-008-211200-
/O.CON.KGJT.CW.Y.0003.250121T0400Z-250121T1600Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Colorado River Basin-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Eagle, Edwards, Glenwood
Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt
150 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below expected.

* WHERE...Lower Yampa River Basin and Central Colorado River Basin.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals
have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1106 AM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

SDZ012-013-024>032-041>044-046-047-049-072>077-WYZ054>060-211130-
/O.EXP.KUNR.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250120T1800Z/
/O.CON.KUNR.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1500Z/
Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Northern Black Hills-Northern
Foothills-Rapid City-Southern Foothills-Central Black Hills-
Southern Black Hills-Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-
Western Fall River-Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-
Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern
Meade Co Plains-Hermosa Foothills-Eastern Fall River-Southern
Oglala Lakota-Southern Jackson-Northern Campbell-Southern
Campbell-Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-Weston County Plains-
Newcastle-Northeastern Crook-
Including the cities of Hoover, Rumford, Argyle, Smithwick,
Porcupine, Deadwood, Ellsworth AFB, Wasta, Hill City,
Rockerville, Edgemont, Four Corners, Newell, White Owl, Mt
Rushmore, Rosebud, Gillette, Vale, Interior, Spearfish, Scenic,
Osage, Galena, Saint Onge, Summerset, Potato Creek, Devils Tower,
Folsom, Martin, Manderson, Philip, Wright, Provo, Pactola
Reservoir, Oelrichs, Wanblee, Colome, Fruitdale, Custer, Aladdin,
Black Hawk, Saint Francis, Winner, Piedmont, Tilford, Weston,
Kyle, Elm Springs, Kadoka, Cedar Butte, Mud Butte, Oral, Colony,
Moorcroft, Wall, Cheyenne Crossing, Rozet, Hulett, Norris,
Hamill, Newcastle, Custer State Park, Mystic, Terry Peak,
Sturgis, Ideal, Johnson Siding, Recluse, Rapid City, Nemo,
Tuthill, Howes, Keyhole Reservoir, Opal, Milesville, Harrington,
Wounded Knee, Wood, Pine Haven, Caputa, Hot Springs, Sundance,
New Underwood, Midland, Whitewood, Hisega, Cottonwood, Jewel
Cave, Beulah, Deerfield, Witten, Oglala, Allen, Hermosa, Pringle,
Red Owl, Faith, Angostura Reservoir, Belvidere, Clareton,
Parmelee, Belle Fourche, Union Center, Rochford, Upton, Mission,
Rochelle, Lead, Keystone, Buffalo Gap, Pine Ridge, Silver City,
Fairburn, Ardmore, Rockyford, Brownsville, Enning, Box Elder,
White River, Sharps Corner, Long Valley, Quinn, Belle Fourche
Reservoir, Batesland, and Wind Cave
1106 AM MST Mon Jan 20 2025 /1206 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025/

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/
TUESDAY...


* WHAT...Very cold wind chills to near 35 below.

* WHERE...Portions of western and south central South Dakota and
  northeast Wyoming.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Johnson

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1159 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

NEZ004>006-008-009-022>027-035-094-210200-
/O.EXP.KLBF.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250120T1800Z/
/O.CON.KLBF.CW.Y.0003.250120T1800Z-250121T1800Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-Garden-Grant-Hooker-
Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Arthur-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Ainsworth, Arthur, Thedford,
Dunning, Springview, Eli, Halsey, Rushville, Merriman, Hyannis,
Bassett, Valentine, Lewellen, Brewster, Kilgore, Rose, Cody,
Mullen, Taylor, Purdum, and Oshkosh
1159 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025 /1059 AM MST Mon Jan 20 2025/

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ TUESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 29 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, panhandle, and west central
  Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 29 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
  exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can
  lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

$$

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