High Wind Warning Issued for Casper Mountain and Southeast Johnson County
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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 parts of Wyoming, with wind gusts up to 70 mph expected on Saturday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central 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 Central Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind Warning for Southeast Johnson County and Casper Mountain. This alert, classified as severe, indicates that hazardous wind conditions are likely to occur in the specified regions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic areas in Wyoming:
- Casper Mountain
- Southeast Johnson County
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers should prepare for hazardous conditions. Gusty winds will make travel difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Drivers should be aware that strong cross-wind gusts on area highways could cause high-profile vehicle blow-overs. It is recommended to secure loose outdoor items and exercise caution if you must travel.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, the region can expect west winds sustained between 30 to 40 mph. Peak wind gusts are forecasted to reach up to 70 mph.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective during the following window:
- Onset: Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM MDT
- Duration: The warning remains in effect until Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 8:00 PM MDT
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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