High Wind Warning Issued for Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains; Gusts Up to 75 MPH Expected
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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 Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains, effective Saturday, with gusts reaching up to 75 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains, 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 Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Riverton, Wyoming, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains. This alert indicates that severe wind conditions are likely and residents should take necessary precautions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains region in Wyoming. This includes areas within the forecast zone WYZ007.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service advises residents and travelers to prepare for hazardous conditions. Gusty winds will make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Drivers of such vehicles should be aware of the risk of blow-overs on area highways due to strong cross-winds.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained west winds between 40 and 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are projected to reach up to 75 mph during the warning period.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to take effect at 9:00 AM MDT on Saturday, March 14, 2026, and is expected to remain in place until 8:00 PM MDT that evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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