High Wind Warning Issued for Cody Foothills; Gusts Up to 65 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 the Cody Foothills from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning, with gusts reaching 65 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Cody Foothills, Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Riverton 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 Cody Foothills, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Riverton, Wyoming, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Cody Foothills. This alert is classified as severe with a high level of certainty, indicating that hazardous wind conditions are expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Cody Foothills (WYZ003). Specific locations mentioned include areas near Clark, which will be impacted first, and areas west and southwest of Cody. Additional impacts are expected in areas just south of Cody to the Meeteetse Rim along Wyoming Highway 120.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to use caution if they must drive. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles traveling on Wyoming Highway 120 to the north and south of Cody. Drivers should maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel and be prepared for sudden gusts.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds are forecast to range between 20 to 30 mph. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 65 mph. The strongest gusts are anticipated around Clark and along the Meeteetse Rim.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect from 2:00 PM MST on Monday, February 23, until 6:00 AM MST on Tuesday, February 24. Impacts west and southwest of Cody are expected to begin after 5:00 PM on Monday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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