High Wind Warning Issued for Central Carbon County and Shirley Basin Through Wednesday Night
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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 west winds up to 45 mph and gusts reaching 70 mph expected to impact travel.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne 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 Central Wyoming.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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