At least 80 miles per hour in southeastern Wyoming was reported on Saturday, and the Cheyenne Bureau of the National Meteorological Service says winds of similar or higher speeds are possible for the rest of the weekend.
The Agency posted this statement on its website:
YOU KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Strong wind warnings continue for most of southeastern Wyoming. Wind gusts of up to 80 MPH are possible for the areas along I80 and I25 for Arlington and Bordeaux until Monday at 05:00. Areas along the towns of Rawlins, Torrington, Medicine Bow and Wheatland are subject to a strong wind warning until Sunday at 17:00, with wind gusts of up to 65+ MPH. Be careful when traveling, especially if you are driving light / high profile vehicles or towing a trailer. Also, make out-of-holiday decorations for the areas highlighted above! Please access wyoroad.info for the latest road closures and conditions, including light and high profile vehicle closures in Wyoming. For the latest forecasts, go to weather.gov/cys.
A wind of 80 miles per hour was recorded on Saturday morning, 10 miles southeast of the crystal tank camp.
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