High Wind Warning Issued for Central Carbon County Through Saturday Morning

Source: NOAA · Central Carbon County, Wyoming

This alert is no longer in effect.

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 Central Carbon County, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected to create hazardous travel conditions through early Saturday.

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Record type
High Wind Warning
Affected area
Central Carbon County, 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 Carbon County, Wyoming.

Alert Details

A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Cheyenne, WY. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until the early hours of Saturday morning.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically impacts Central Carbon County.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are urged to prepare for hazardous wind conditions. A High Wind Warning indicates that sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger are expected, which can lead to property damage. The NWS notes that impacts will be felt mainly in transportation; strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.

Expected Conditions

Forecasters expect southwest winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph. Peak wind gusts are anticipated to reach up to 60 mph.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 2:00 AM MST on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Central Carbon County, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected to create hazardous travel conditions through early Saturday.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Central Carbon County, Wyoming. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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