Dust Storm Warning Issued for Southeastern Albany County, Wyoming
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Dust Storm Warning is in effect for southeastern Albany County until 2:45 PM MDT, with winds over 60 mph and visibility dropping below a quarter mile.
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- Record type
- Dust Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Dust Storm Warning for southeastern Albany County in southeastern Wyoming. The alert was issued at 12:45 PM MDT and remains in effect until 2:45 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southeastern Albany County, specifically impacting the Laramie Valley. Key locations include:
- Laramie and West Laramie
- Interstate 80 between mile markers 292 and 335
- Laramie Regional Airport and University of Wyoming War Memorial Stadium
- Communities such as Antelope Buttes, Nine Mile, Rogers Canyon, Tie City Campground, Vedauwoo, Tie Siding, Buford, and Ames Monument.
What You Should Do
Travel is considered dangerous and life-threatening. If you are driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If caught in one, the NWS advises:
- Pull far off the road and put your vehicle in park.
- Turn off your vehicle lights.
- Keep your foot off the brake.
Infants, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory issues are urged to take extra precautions due to the blowing dust.
Expected Conditions
A significant area of blowing dirt and dust is being carried eastward by westerly winds exceeding 60 mph. Visibility is expected to drop to less than a quarter mile, with sudden drops to near zero possible.
Timeline
The Dust Storm Warning is effective immediately as of 12:45 PM MDT and is scheduled to expire at 2:45 PM MDT on March 12, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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