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SE Wyoming Travel Woes to Continue as Winds Pick Up Tonight
Robust winds mixed with final night time’s and in the present day’s snow might make for tough journey in southeast Wyoming tonight into Thursday morning, the Nationwide Climate Service in Cheyenne says.
A Excessive Wind Watch is in impact from 11 a.m. tonight by means of Thursday morning, which incorporates Elk Mountain and Arlington, the I-80 Summit and foothills, and Bordeaux.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE Nationwide Climate Service Cheyenne WY 110 PM MST Wed Jan 18 2023 WYZ106-110-116-117-190000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0006.230119T0600Z-230119T1800Z/ Central Laramie Vary and Southwest Platte County- North Snowy Vary Foothills-South Laramie Vary- South Laramie Vary Foothills- Together with the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 110 PM MST Wed Jan 18 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts as much as 60 mph potential. * WHERE...Central Laramie Vary and Southwest Platte County, North Snowy Vary Foothills, South Laramie Vary and South Laramie Vary Foothills. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST this night by means of Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds might blow down bushes and energy traces. Widespread energy outages are potential. Journey might be tough, particularly for top profile autos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow could also be potential which might result in poor visibility and tough journey. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the most recent forecasts and warnings for updates on this state of affairs. Fasten unfastened objects or shelter objects in a protected location previous to the onset of winds.
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“Sustained west winds of 30 to 45 MPH with gusts round 60 MPH are anticipated,” the NWS mentioned.
“Vacationers must also pay attention to the likelihood for blowing and drifting snow alongside Interstate 25 and Interstate 80,” the NWS added.
As of two:36 p.m., eastbound I-80 from exit 370 (Archer) to the Nebraska state line was nonetheless closed resulting from winter situations, and a no pointless journey advisory was in impact between exit 29 (Whitaker Street) and exit 73 (Wyoming 34) on I-25.
Remember to dial 511 or verify wyoroad.information for the most recent highway situations and closure data previous to heading out.
climate.gov/cys
January 18th: Excessive Wind Watches are in impact for Arlington and Elk Mountain, Interstate 80 Summit and Foothills, and Bordeaux late Wednesday night time by means of Thursday morning. Sustained west winds of 30 to 45 MPH with gusts round 60 MPH are anticipated. Vacationers must also pay attention to the likelihood for blowing and drifting snow alongside Interstate 25 and Interstate 80 because of the sturdy winds and floor snow pack from Tuesday’s storm. For the most recent forecast, go to climate.gov/cys.
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