High Wind in Natrona County Lower Elevations, Wyoming

High wind was widespread throughout most of Natrona County. Wind gusts past 75 mph were widespread. Some of the more notable wind gusts included 89 mph at Twenty Mile Hill along Interstate 25 to north of Casper, 89 mph at Scenic Drive on the south side of Casper and 79 mph at the Natrona County airport. Interstate 25 was shut down to all commercial traffic for much of the day. There were numerous reports of downed trees, roof damage as well as damaged outbuildings and sheds.

The combination of a low pressure system moving to the north of Wyoming with the passage of a shortwave brought widespread high wind to much of western and central Wyoming. There were numerous reports of hurricane force wind gusts, with some around 100 mph. Transportation was severely impacted as there were numerous truck blow overs, with many highways closed to truck traffic for much of the day. Tree damage was commonplace, with reports of damage to roofs, sheds, fences and outbuildings.