High Wind Warning Issued for Cody Foothills; Gusts Up to 70 MPH Expected
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The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind Warning for the Cody Foothills, effective Sunday, March 8, with gusts reaching up to 70 mph near Clark.
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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 (NWS) in Riverton, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning (NWS Alert Code: NPWRIW) for the Cody Foothills. This warning is in effect for Sunday afternoon and evening.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region impacted is the Cody Foothills. The NWS notes that locally higher wind speeds are specifically expected near Clark.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Drivers should remain vigilant for sudden, strong crosswinds that may impact vehicle stability.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecast to reach sustained speeds of 25 to 35 mph. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph across the region, with localized gusts reaching as high as 70 mph possible near Clark.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 12:00 PM (noon) MDT on Sunday, March 8, through 11:00 PM MDT Sunday night. The alert was originally issued at 11:34 AM MST on Saturday, March 7.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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