A vigorous upper level jet and large pressure gradient combined to generate a prolonged period of very strong winds across much of south central and southeast Wyoming.  Frequent gusts of 60 to 75 mph were observed.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 16-OCT-16 12:40:00 to 16-OCT-16 12:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind sensor at the Laramie Airport measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 16-OCT-16 09:45:00 to 16-OCT-16 13:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The UPR sensor at Rock River measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 63 mph at 16/1145 MST.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 08:00:00 to 17-OCT-16 08:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Buford East measured peak wind gusts of 58 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 16-OCT-16 11:45:00 to 16-OCT-16 11:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The UPR sensor at Buford measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 12:25:00 to 17-OCT-16 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The UPR sensor at Lynch measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 08:07:00 to 17-OCT-16 08:17:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Vedauwoo measured peak wind gusts of 65 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 16-OCT-16 11:45:00 to 16-OCT-16 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The UPR sensor at Emkay measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 63 mph at 16/1355 MST.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 14:15:00 to 17-OCT-16 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The UPR sensor at Emkay measured wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 70 mph at 17/1425 MST.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 14:30:00 to 17-OCT-16 15:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Otto Road measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 12:00:00 to 17-OCT-16 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Whitaker measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 58 mph at 17/1310 MST.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 13:40:00 to 17-OCT-16 15:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Wyoming Hill measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 65 mph at 17/1440 MST.

High Wind in EAST LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 13:15:00 to 17-OCT-16 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The UPR sensor southwest of Pine Bluffs measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 63 mph at 17/1315 MST.

High Wind in EAST LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 10:35:00 to 17-OCT-16 12:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind sensor at the Pine Bluffs Airport measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 69 mph at 17/1255 MST.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 13:20:00 to 17-OCT-16 13:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Cheyenne East measured peak wind gusts of 58 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 08:58:00 to 17-OCT-16 14:58:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind sensor at FE Warren AFB measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 60 mph at 17/1458 MST.

High Wind in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 14:30:00 to 17-OCT-16 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A UPR sensor west of Rawlins measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 60 mph at 17/1515 MST.

High Wind in GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 12:05:00 to 17-OCT-16 15:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind sensor at the Torrington Airport measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 64 mph at 17/1253 MST.

High Wind in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 14:45:00 to 17-OCT-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind sensor at the Rawlins Airport measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 13:45:00 to 17-OCT-16 16:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Dana Ridge measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 58 mph at 17/1540 MST.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 16-OCT-16 10:00:00 to 16-OCT-16 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Dana Ridge measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 60 mph at 16/1100 MST.

High Wind in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 11:30:00 to 17-OCT-16 12:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind sensor at the Converse County Airport measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in NIOBRARA COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 10:00:00 to 17-OCT-16 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The UPR sensor west of Van Tassel measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 14:25:00 to 17-OCT-16 16:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Interstate 80 mile post 249 measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 16-OCT-16 11:50:00 to 16-OCT-16 11:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Walcott Junction measured peak wind gusts of 58 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 08:45:00 to 17-OCT-16 08:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Interstate 80 mile post 353 measured peak wind gusts of 59 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 12:15:00 to 17-OCT-16 14:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Interstate 80 mile post 353 measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 13:05:00 to 17-OCT-16 13:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Deer Creek measured peak wind gusts of 58 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 16-OCT-16 10:45:00 to 16-OCT-16 12:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Bordeaux measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 58 mph at 16/1050 MST.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 11:40:00 to 17-OCT-16 12:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Bordeaux measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in SHIRLEY BASIN, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 16:00:00 to 17-OCT-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Shirley Rim measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in EAST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 12:10:00 to 17-OCT-16 13:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Coleman measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 63 mph at 17/1225 MST.

High Wind in FERRIS/SEMINOE/SHIRLEY MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 12:50:00 to 17-OCT-16 18:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A RAWS sensor near Muddy Gap measured wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 74 mph at 17/1450 MST.

High Wind in EAST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 16-OCT-16 10:25:00 to 16-OCT-16 11:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Coleman measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 68 mph at 16/1110 MST.

High Wind in EAST LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 12:10:00 to 17-OCT-16 14:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Gun Barrel measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 63 mph at 17/1300 MST.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-OCT-16 09:35:00 to 17-OCT-16 14:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind sensor at the Cheyenne Airport measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 66 mph at 17/1305 MST.