High Wind Warning Issued for Casper Mountain with Gusts Up to 75 MPH
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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 Casper Mountain, effective from early Thursday morning through midnight, with wind gusts expected to reach 75 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Casper Mountain, Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Riverton WY
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 Casper Mountain, Wyoming.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Riverton, WY. This alert is in effect from 3:00 AM MDT Thursday, March 12, until 12:00 AM MDT Friday, March 13.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Casper Mountain region in Wyoming.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to use caution if they must drive, as high winds can make travel difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Additionally, it is recommended to secure any loose outdoor objects that could be blown away or damaged by the wind.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds are expected to range between 35 and 50 mph. Peak wind gusts may reach up to 75 mph. These conditions are likely to create hazardous travel environments.
Timeline
- Alert Onset: Thursday, March 12, at 3:00 AM MDT
- Alert Expiration: Friday, March 13, at 12:00 AM MDT
- Duration: Approximately 21 hours
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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