High Wind Warning Issued for Central Carbon County and Shirley Basin Through Wednesday Night

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has issued a High Wind Warning for several regions in the state. This alert indicates that a hazardous high wind event is expected, with sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger, which can lead to property damage.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Central Carbon County
• Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains
• Shirley Basin

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. The primary impact is expected to be on transportation. Strong cross winds will create dangerous driving conditions for light-weight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers. Drivers of these vehicles should exercise extreme caution or avoid travel during the peak wind period.

Expected Conditions

Meteorologists expect sustained west winds ranging from 35 to 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are forecasted to reach up to 70 mph. These conditions are likely to cause significant drifting and hazardous travel on regional roadways.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 5:00 AM MST on Tuesday, February 24. The warning is currently set to expire at 9:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25.