Weather Alerts For Rawlins, WY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1016 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025 Shirley Basin-Central Carbon County-Upper North Platte River Basin-Laramie Valley- Including the cities of Laramie, Saratoga, Shirley Basin, Bosler, Medicine Bow, Rawlins, and Encampment 1016 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Carbon County, Shirley Basin, Upper North Platte River Basin, and Laramie Valley. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wildfires will have the potential to spread rapidly in these conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. &&