High Wind Warning Issued for Absaroka and Wind River Mountains; Gusts Up to 80 MPH Expected
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Absaroka and Wind River Mountains, with dangerous gusts up to 80 mph expected Tuesday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Absaroka and Wind River Mountains, Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Riverton
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Absaroka and Wind River Mountains, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind Warning (HWW) for high-elevation regions in Wyoming. The alert indicates that severe weather conditions are likely and expected within the designated timeframe.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:
- Absaroka Mountains
- Wind River Mountains East
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area should take immediate safety precautions:
- Seek Shelter: Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and stay away from windows.
- Monitor Hazards: Watch for falling debris and tree limbs that may be downed by the wind.
- Travel Safety: Use extreme caution if you must drive. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles which are at a higher risk in these conditions.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds are forecast to range between 35 and 45 mph. Frequent gusts up to 75 mph are expected, with the National Weather Service noting that sudden, extreme gusts of up to 80 mph are possible.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled for the following period:
- Onset: 2:00 AM MST, Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Expiration: 5:00 PM MST, Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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