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