High Wind Warning Issued for Central Laramie County; Gusts Up to 65 MPH Expected

Source: NOAA · Central Laramie County, Wyoming

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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 High Wind Warnings for Central Laramie County, warning of 65 mph gusts that may impact high-profile vehicles through Friday.

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

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has issued a High Wind Warning for Central Laramie County. This alert indicates that a hazardous high wind event is either occurring or expected, with the potential for property damage due to sustained winds or powerful gusts.

Affected Areas

The warning is specifically in effect for Central Laramie County in Wyoming.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers should prepare for hazardous conditions. The National Weather Service warns that impacts will be felt mainly in the transportation sector. Strong crosswinds will be hazardous to light-weight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers. Property damage is possible with wind speeds of this magnitude.

Expected Conditions

Forecasters expect west winds of 30 to 40 mph. Wind gusts are projected to reach up to 65 mph during the warning periods.

Timeline

There are two distinct periods of concern covered by this alert:

  • First Warning: In effect until 8:00 AM MST Thursday morning, February 26.
  • Second Warning: In effect from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM MST Friday, February 27.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued High Wind Warnings for Central Laramie County, warning of 65 mph gusts that may impact high-profile vehicles through Friday.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Central Laramie County, Wyoming. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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