High Wind Warning Issued for Johnson County, Wyoming; Gusts up to 75 MPH Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Northeast and Southeast Johnson County, effective Thursday, with wind gusts potentially reaching 75 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Johnson County, 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 Johnson County, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of Wyoming. This alert is classified as a severe weather event by the issuing agency and is in effect for Thursday, March 12.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Northeast Johnson County
- Southeast Johnson County
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained west winds of 30 to 40 mph. Wind gusts are anticipated to reach up to 65 mph across the affected area. According to additional details provided by the NWS, the strongest winds are most likely to occur near the Bighorn Mountains, where sudden gusts up to 75 mph are possible.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers should prepare for hazardous conditions. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Drivers should be alert for sudden, strong cross winds while traveling along Interstate 25 and Interstate 90.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM MDT on Thursday, March 12. The warning is currently set to expire at 9:00 PM MDT on Thursday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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