June 15: High Wind Warning In Effect for Laramie; I-80

The National Weather Service has released a High Wind Warning for Laramie, Albany County, and Carbon County until 3 p.m. today. The main areas impacted are I-80 near Laramie and Rawlins, the Snowy Range Foothills, Arlington, and Elk Mountain. Winds may reach gusts up to 65 mph.

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Winds at these milages can prove hazardous to campers, high-profile vehicles, and tractor-trailers. Drivers should use caution when traveling along I-80 today.

High Wind Warning Alert: High Severity

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
Mountain along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers. - National Weather Service Cheyenne, WY

For more information on the alert, click here.