Blowover risk?

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  1. JC1971

    JC1971 Road Train Member

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    Going from Cheyenne to Casper today. Electronic sign says Blowover Risk 50+ MPH Gusts. I have less than 5,000 lbs, might as well be MT. Too risky to roll?
     
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    If you can go early in the morning or late in the day would be better. Peak wind gusts are usually in the middle afternoon time frame. Go to their website and look at some of the various weather reporting stations along your route for real situation rather then forecast situation. If peak gusts are under 35-40 mph, I'd go but be careful as you navigate heading changes in the road or come in proximity of mountain or valley or other unusual terrain.
     
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  5. JC1971

    JC1971 Road Train Member

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    Thanks for the quick responses The way the truck is rocking just sitting here I'm shocked the WYDOT website hasn't put up a light trailer advisory for I-25 yet.
     
  6. TallJoe

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    It is. Especially, if there are slick areas. The problem is that if something happens, they will know that you took risks despite warnings.
     
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  7. Balakov100

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    It will also help if you run with your tandems all the way to the back.
    I usually stretch it out when really light in windy weather.
     
  8. snowwy

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    They DID give you a light trailer advisory. Only they listed it as BLOWOVER RISK. Because the winds are higher then light trailer advisory. I"m guessing it's a new thing they're using now because not many follow the NO LIGHT TRAILER warnings.
     
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    It's a big ticket and I believe jail time if you get blown over. It's your fault not Mother Natures if you proceed. I don't worry til 60mph+ unless empty. 60mph+ I wouldn't be no less then 20k in the box. They are tired of cleaning up idiots that blow over and I've seen 8 trucks in one night blown over on i80. It's no BS there with wind.
     
  10. Moosetek13

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    If you have a radio with the NOAA weather channels (most trucks do) it is a good idea to tune in and listen.
    It will give wind speeds along I-80 and I25 at various points, updated every hour.
     
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    Remember to lower your wing into the direction of the wind gust. Then use your rudder to bring the nose in line with the runway. Now if the wind gust are higher then your crosswind component, you will have to do a go around. Lower the nose and let your airspeed build up before you retract your flaps. Give it full power and get the gear up. Above all don't panic and keep flying the plane. If the wind does not let up, go on to your secondary airport.
     
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