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High Wind Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1210 PM MDT Sat Oct 17 2026

WYZ106-110-180100-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0040.000000T0000Z-261018T0100Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-North Snowy
Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Elk Mountain, and Arlington
1210 PM MDT Sat Oct 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
  Mountain along Interstate 80, and Bordeaux area along Interstate 25
  between Chugwater and Wheatland.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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Red Flag Warning


URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1024 AM MDT Sat Oct 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND
AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS...

WYZ427-180100-
/O.NEW.KCYS.FW.W.0046.261017T1624Z-261018T0100Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
1024 AM MDT Sat Oct 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne WY has issued a Red Flag
Warning.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 427.

* TIMING...Until 7 PM MDT this evening.

* WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 8 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
  burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that
promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This
does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring
now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to
receive information from authorities.

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