Cheyenne, WY – Dangerous high winds are expected to impact parts of southeast Wyoming overnight, prompting the National Weather Service to issue multiple High Wind Warnings affecting key interstate corridors and travel routes.
According to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, a High Wind Warning is in effect from 11 p.m. Sunday until 5 a.m. Tuesday for portions of central Laramie Range and southwest Platte County, including the Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. West winds of 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph, are forecast during this time.
A separate High Wind Warning will affect the South Laramie Range and foothills, including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, from 2 a.m. Monday through 5 a.m. Tuesday. In that area, west winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts reaching 65 mph are expected. Communities potentially impacted include Buford, Horse Creek, Federal, Pumpkin Vine, Whitaker, and Vedauwoo.
The primary concern is travel safety, especially for lightweight or high-profile vehicles such as semis, campers, RVs, and vehicles towing trailers. Strong crosswinds may make driving hazardous, particularly on exposed stretches of I-25 and I-80 where sudden gusts are common.
The National Weather Service notes that a High Wind Warning indicates sustained winds of 40 mph or greater, or wind gusts exceeding 58 mph, which can lead to property damage, difficult travel conditions, and isolated power disruptions.
Drivers planning overnight or early-morning travel are encouraged to delay trips if possible, reduce speed, and remain alert for sudden wind gusts. Conditions are expected to gradually improve after daybreak Tuesday.
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