High Wind Warning Issued for Natrona County and Green Mountains, 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 parts of central Wyoming, with wind gusts up to 70 mph expected to create hazardous travel conditions starting Thursday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Riverton
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 Central Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Riverton, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for central Wyoming. The alert is classified as a severe meteorological event with a high level of certainty.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range
- Natrona County Lower Elevations
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to use extreme caution if they must drive. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. It is also recommended to secure loose outdoor objects to prevent them from becoming airborne hazards.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS, the region can expect sustained west winds ranging from 35 to 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are forecast to reach up to 70 mph. These conditions are expected to significantly impact visibility and vehicle stability.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to take effect at 3:00 AM MDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The alert is currently set to remain in effect until midnight MDT on Thursday night (12:00 AM MDT Friday, March 13).
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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