High Wind Warning Issued for Northeast Johnson County Through Tuesday Morning
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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 Northeast Johnson County, including Buffalo and I-90, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected to make travel difficult.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Johnson County, 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 Northeast Johnson County, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Riverton, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for Northeast Johnson County. This alert is in effect from 8:00 PM MST this evening through 6:00 AM MST Tuesday.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Northeast Johnson County. Additional details from the National Weather Service indicate a 60 percent chance of these strong winds affecting the area around Buffalo, including the Interstate 90 corridor.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to use caution if they must drive during the warning period. Sudden strong winds can make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Drivers should maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel and be prepared for sudden gusts.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds are forecast to reach sustained speeds of 25 to 35 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning begins at 8:00 PM MST on Monday, February 23, and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 AM MST on Tuesday, February 24.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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