High Wind Warning Issued for Central Laramie County; Gusts Up to 70 MPH Expected
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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 Central Laramie County, effective Tuesday morning through Wednesday night, with wind gusts reaching 70 mph.
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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, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for Central Laramie County. This alert indicates that a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically in effect for Central Laramie County.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. A High Wind Warning means 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 crosswinds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecasted to range between 35 to 45 mph. Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 70 mph.
Timeline
The warning is effective starting at 8:00 AM MST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires at 9:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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