High Wind — Shirley Basin, Wyoming

2021-11-16 · Shirley Basin, Wyoming

Event narrative

WYDOT mesonet station Shirley Rim (WY44) along WY487 measured maximum wind gust 2 miles northwest of Shirley Basin.

Wider weather episode

Widespread strong winds on the 16th with for most areas in southeast Wyoming along and west of the Laramie Range gusting greater than 58 MPH. Interstates 80 and 25 were closed to light, high profile vehicles for an extended period of time. Maximum wind gust of 80 MPH was observed at Bordeaux along Interstate 25.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 986209. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.