...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Rock Springs and Green River, Flaming Gorge and East
Sweetwater County.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Strong winds will blow around loose objects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow is possible and will reduce
visibility at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.
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Weather Alert
...Strong Winds Likely This Afternoon...
This is a special weather statement from the National Weather
Service Office in Riverton.
* WHAT...West winds increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to
around 50 mph.
* WHERE...Sweetwater and southern Lincoln Counties.
* WHEN...This afternoon and evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Drivers should watch for strong crosswinds
when driving, especially high profile vehicles and motorists
towing lightweight trailers.
SWEETWATER COUNTY — It was a jammed packed weekend for high school basketball in the seventh week of the regular season.
Teams from Sweetwater County competed at home and on the road.
On Thursday, Jan. 19, Green River High School hosted the teams from Evanston.
The Lady Wolves came away with the victory, defeating the Lady Red Devils by a score of 45-40. The Wolves, however, lost to the Red Devils in the second game of the doubleheader, 46-37.
On Friday, Jan. 20, Rock Springs High School hit the road to play a conference game against Riverton.
The Lady Tigers came away with the victory, defeating the Lady Wolverines, 38-28. The Tigers lost to the Wolverines, who went into the game ranked No. 3 in the state, by a score of 80-75.
Also, on Friday, the Farson Eden Pronghorns picked up their first win of the season, defeating Encampment, 52-38. The Lady Pronghorns, however, lost to Encampment, 33-28.
On Saturday, Jan. 21, all six teams from Sweetwater County took the floor.
Green River hosted Jackson, Rock Springs hosted Cody and Farson Eden went on the road to face Saratoga.
The Lady Wolves wiped the floor clean with Jackson, sending them home with a 53-point victory, 63-10. The Wolves couldn’t contain Jackson’s 3-point game. Jackson won the contest 76-66 with the help of 15 made 3-pointers.
The Lady Tigers lost to Cody, which went into the game ranked No. 1 in the state, by a score of 58-31. The Tigers got back to their recent winning ways, defeting Cody by a score of 56-28.
The teams from Farson Eden lost to both squads from Saratoga. The Lady Pronghorns lost, 53-29, while the Pronghorns lost, 55-29.
