High Wind Warning Issued for Natrona and Sweetwater Counties Through Tuesday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of Wyoming. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 7:00 PM MST this evening.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range
• Natrona County Lower Elevations
• East Sweetwater County

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to use caution if they must drive. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Additionally, the combination of strong winds and low humidity could bring elevated fire behavior.

Expected Conditions

West winds are expected to range from 20 to 30 mph with gusts reaching between 50 and 60 mph. Isolated gusts of 70 to 75 mph are possible for wind-prone locations.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 7:00 PM MST on February 17, 2026.