CASPER, Wyo. –– High winds are expected to pummel much of Wyoming today through Wednesday as a high wind warning stays in effect until Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, gusts around 50 mph are likely on Tuesday, with gusts up to 75 mph possible in more wind-prone areas such as Wyoming Blvd. There is a slight chance of rain and snow late Tuesday.
Interstate 25, Interstate 80 and multiple highways in Wyoming are closed to high profile vehicles due to blow over risk, according to WYDOT.
Wednesday will see gusts up to 37 mph. High temperatures in the low to mid 50s are expected.
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Thursday will see gusts up to 36 mph with a high in the mid 50s. Friday and Saturday should be calmer, with highs in the mid to upper 40s under partly sunny skies.
LARAMIE, Wyo. — A Wyoming man was killed by a pickup truck Nov. 28 after he walked onto the highway in Albany County near Laramie.
According to a report from the Wyoming Highway Patrol, 35-year-old Matthew Walker, wrapped in a brown blanket, walked into the road along U.S. Highway 30 near mile marker 326.
At shortly past 7 p.m., Walker was struck by a northbound Chevrolet 2500, which hit him with the front passenger quarter-panel.
The WHP reports that the driver initially believed they had struck a deer or other animal until he turned around and saw the blanket in the road. There are no possible contributing factors listed in the WHP incident report.
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This marks the 11th pedestrian fatality in Wyoming this year.
This story contains preliminary information as provided by the Wyoming Highway Patrol. The agency advises that information may be subject to change.
