Cheyenne, WY – Drivers across southeast Wyoming should prepare for dangerous conditions late tonight as strong winds are expected to return after a brief break, potentially impacting travel through Tuesday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service office in Cheyenne, a High Wind Watch has been issued for wind-prone areas of southeast Wyoming, including portions of the Interstate 25 corridor. The watch is in effect from midnight through 2 p.m. Tuesday, with wind gusts between 60 and 65 miles per hour possible.
Forecasters say the strongest winds are expected overnight into Tuesday morning, a time window that could create hazardous conditions for commuters and commercial drivers. High-profile and lightweight vehicles — including semis, RVs, and vehicles towing trailers — are especially vulnerable to blowovers during high wind events.
The impacted area includes communities near Cheyenne, Wheatland, Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, and the Summit, stretching across traditionally wind-prone stretches of southeastern Wyoming. Travel along I-25 and nearby highways could become difficult or dangerous during peak gusts.
Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor items, avoid unnecessary travel during the strongest winds, and closely monitor updated forecasts. A High Wind Watch means conditions are favorable for high winds to develop; the alert could be upgraded to a High Wind Warning if confidence increases.
The National Weather Service recommends checking road conditions via Wyoming 511 before traveling and staying alert for sudden changes in weather conditions.
More updates are expected as the system approaches.
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