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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Cheyenne WY

1159 AM MDT Wed Apr 8 2026



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South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-

Including the cities of Pumpkin Vine, Federal, Horse Creek,

Vedauwoo, Buford, and Whitaker

1159 AM MDT Wed Apr 8 2026



...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY...



Winds have diminished below warning thresholds. However, wind gusts 

up to 50 mph will be possible over the next few hours.



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WYZ110-082100-

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North Snowy Range Foothills-

Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington

1159 AM MDT Wed Apr 8 2026



...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS 

AFTERNOON...



* 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.



* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.



* 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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