High Wind Warning Issued for Niobrara County Through Sunday Noon
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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 Niobrara County, with gusts up to 65 mph expected to create hazardous travel conditions through Sunday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Niobrara 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 Niobrara County, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for Niobrara County. The warning is in effect from 10:00 AM MDT Saturday, March 14, through 12:00 PM MDT Sunday, March 15.
Affected Areas
This alert specifically impacts Niobrara County. Residents and travelers in this region should prepare for significant wind-related hazards.
What You Should Do
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger can lead to property damage. Residents are advised to prepare for these conditions. Transportation will be the primary concern; strong crosswinds will be hazardous to lightweight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers.
Expected Conditions
West winds of 30 to 40 mph are forecast, with gusts reaching up to 65 mph on Saturday. Late Saturday evening, winds are expected to shift to the northwest, with gusts up to 65 mph continuing into Sunday morning. Additional hazards include areas of blowing dust, which could lead to reduced visibility. Furthermore, under these dry and windy conditions, any new wildfire starts will spread very rapidly.
Timeline
- Onset: Saturday, March 14, at 10:00 AM MDT
- Wind Shift: Late Saturday evening
- Expiration: Sunday, March 15, at 12:00 PM MDT
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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