High Wind — Laramie Range, Wyoming

2003-01-30 · Laramie Range, Wyoming

Event narrative

High winds were reported across parts of southeast Wyoming with gusts asa high as 75 mph measured at Dodge Creek. A gust to 69 mph was measured in Cheyenne with gusts of 70 to 80 mph estimated by spotters over the higher terrain west of Cheyenne, WY. Interstate 25 was closedfor a short time just south of Cheyenne due to a few semi-trailers being blown over.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5338201. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.