High Wind Warning Issued for Converse County Lower Elevations Through Monday Evening

Source: NOAA · Converse 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 a High Wind Warning for the lower elevations of Converse County, with west winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph expected Monday.

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Record type
High Wind Warning
Affected area
Converse 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 Converse County, Wyoming.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has issued a High Wind Warning for the lower elevations of Converse County. This alert indicates that a hazardous high wind event is either occurring or expected in the region. A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger are anticipated, which can lead to property damage.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the lower elevations of Converse County in Wyoming.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected area should prepare for hazardous conditions. The NWS advises 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. Drivers are urged to exercise caution or postpone travel if operating these types of vehicles.

Expected Conditions

West winds are expected to range from 30 to 40 mph. Peak wind gusts are forecasted to reach up to 60 mph.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 9:00 AM MDT this morning, March 9, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM MDT this evening.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the lower elevations of Converse County, with west winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph expected Monday.
Which agency issued this alert?
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.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Converse County, Wyoming. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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