High Wind Warning

FROM: NWS Cheyenne WY
AREA: Converse County Lower Elevations; Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; East Platte County; Laramie Valley
SENT: 2026-02-16T11:52:00-07:00

High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 11:52AM MST until February 17 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT…Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts around 70 mph.

* WHERE…Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and
Wheatland, Converse County Lower Elevations, East Platte County,
and Laramie Valley.

* WHEN…From 5 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers. Localized property damage is
possible.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.

Alert Expiration: 2026-02-17T05:00:00-07:00