High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 2:00PM MST until February 25 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT…West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE…Banner County and Kimball County.

* WHEN…From 5 PM MST this afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS…Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers. In addition, areas of blowing snow
could lead to reduced visibility, even whiteout conditions, and
slick roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…This will be a long duration wind event.
While strong winds with gusts of 55 mph or greater are anticipated
for most of this period, the greatest potential for gusts of 60
mph or greater will mainly be between Sunday afternoon and Monday
morning, then again Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening.

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