High Wind Warning Issued for North and Southeast Bighorn Basin Through Thursday
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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 Bighorn Basin, with west winds of 30-40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph expected Thursday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Bighorn Basin, 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 Bighorn Basin, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for the North and Southeast Bighorn Basin. The warning is in effect from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM MDT on Thursday, March 12.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the North Bighorn Basin and Southeast Bighorn Basin in Wyoming. This includes areas designated by the NWS as zones WYZ004 and WYZ006.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. Travel could be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Drivers should exercise caution and be prepared for sudden gusts.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecast to range between 30 and 40 mph. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph. According to the NWS, the strongest winds are most likely to occur during Thursday afternoon.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning begins at 9:00 AM MDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 9:00 PM MDT that same evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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