Elk Mountain, WY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
Mountain along Interstate 80.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Saturday Night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust could lead to reduced
visibility. The strong winds will lead to fire weather concerns
and control problems if fires do start. This will be a long
duration wind event lasting Saturday night. Occasional lulls or
breaks are possible through this period.

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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