Wind Advisory
Expires 5:00 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Statement as of 6:14 am MDT on May 21, 2013
... Wind Advisory in effect until 3 PM MDT this afternoon...
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Wind
Advisory... which is in effect until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.
* Timing... northwest winds will increase rapidly by mid morning
and remain gusty through midday. The wind speeds should begin to
subside late this afternoon.
* Winds... northwest sustained at 30 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 mph
will be possible. Some of the ridgetops could experience wind
gusts up to 50 mph.
* Impacts... travel may be difficult for lightweight and high
profile vehicles especially along roadways that may be oriented
in a west to east direction such as Interstate 80. Motorists may
need to exercise caution when driving stretches of Road affected
by strong and gusty Crosswinds.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Cox
