PANHANDLE -- The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Cheyenne and Morrill counties.

High winds are expected to be present until 11 p.m. tonight, February 25.

West winds are expected up to 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

The high winds resulted in Kimball County closing its landfill for the rest of the day. 

Additionally, a grass fire is reported south of Mitchell. The fire was reported to be south of Mitchell moving to the east by high winds.

 

High Wind Warning 

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE 
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 
105 PM MST Tue Feb 25 2025 
 
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Morrill County-Cheyenne County- 
Including the cities of Redington, Brownson, Sidney, Bridgeport, 
Angora, and Bayard 
105 PM MST Tue Feb 25 2025 
 
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... 
 
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. 
 
* WHERE...Cheyenne County and Morrill County. 
 
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. 
 
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 
 
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecast