High Wind Warning Issued for Laramie Valley: Gusts Up to 70 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 Laramie Valley, with west winds of 35-45 mph and gusts up to 70 mph expected through Wednesday night.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Laramie Valley, 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 Laramie Valley, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Cheyenne, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Laramie Valley. This alert indicates that a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring, with sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger, which can lead to property damage.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts the Laramie Valley region in Wyoming (UGC: WYZ115).
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers should prepare for hazardous conditions. The NWS advises that strong crosswinds will be particularly hazardous to lightweight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers. Drivers should exercise caution or avoid travel if operating these types of vehicles.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecasted to reach speeds of 35 to 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 70 mph during the duration of the warning.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 8:00 AM MST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The alert is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 9:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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