High Wind Warning Issued for Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County Through Wednesday
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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 southeast Wyoming, forecasting dangerous wind gusts up to 80 mph that will impact travel on Interstate 25.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne
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 Southeast Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County. This alert indicates that a hazardous high wind event is expected or currently occurring in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County. Impacted locations include the Bordeaux area along Interstate 25, particularly the stretch between Chugwater and Wheatland.
Expected Conditions
Residents and travelers should prepare for sustained west winds ranging from 35 to 45 mph. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 80 mph. These conditions are primarily driven by strong pressure gradients across the region.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning goes into effect at 5:00 PM MST this afternoon, Monday, February 23. The warning is scheduled to remain in place until 8:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service advises that impacts will be felt mainly in the transportation sector. Strong cross winds will create hazardous 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 periods. Additionally, winds of this magnitude (sustained at 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger) can lead to property damage.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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