High Wind — East Sweetwater County, Wyoming

2024-05-17 · East Sweetwater County, Wyoming

Event narrative

A 58 mph wind gust was reported at the Rock Springs Airport.

Wider weather episode

A cold front crossed Wyoming and brought locally high wind to portions of western and central Wyoming. Wind gusts of over 60 mph were recorded in the lower elevations of Sweetwater, Natrona, Big Horn and Sublette Counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1184650. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.