High Wind Warning Issued for Central Carbon County and Ferris, Seminoe, and Shirley Mountains
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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 to create hazardous travel conditions through Tuesday evening.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central Carbon County, Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne
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 Carbon County, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has issued a High Wind Warning for specific regions in Carbon County. This alert indicates that a hazardous high wind event is expected, with the potential for property damage and significant travel disruptions.
Affected Areas
The warning impact zone includes:
- Central Carbon County
- Ferris, Seminoe, and Shirley Mountains
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area should take immediate precautions. The National Weather Service advises that impacts will be felt mainly in the transportation sector. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. Residents should prepare for sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger, which can lead to property damage.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions during this alert window are expected to include:
- Wind Direction: Southwest winds
- Sustained Speeds: 30 to 45 mph
- Wind Gusts: Up to 70 mph
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to take effect at 5:00 PM MST on Monday, February 16. The warning is currently set to remain in effect until 8:00 PM MST on Tuesday, February 17.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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