High Wind Warning Issued for Parts of Nebraska and Wyoming Through Friday Evening
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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 Banner, Kimball, Goshen, and East Laramie counties, with gusts up to 65 mph expected through 8 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Wyoming and Western Nebraska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne
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 Southeast Wyoming and Western Nebraska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has issued a High Wind Warning (NWS Alert Code: HWW) for portions of western Nebraska and southeast Wyoming. The alert is in effect immediately and remains active until 8:00 PM MDT this evening.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Nebraska: Banner County and Kimball County.
- Wyoming: East Laramie County and Goshen County.
Expected Conditions
Residents in the affected areas should prepare for significant wind activity:
- Wind Speeds: Sustained west winds of 30 to 40 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 65 mph.
- Visibility: Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility at times.
- Fire Risk: The strong winds will lead to fire weather concerns and potential control problems if any fires start.
What You Should Do
A High Wind Warning indicates that a hazardous wind event is occurring or imminent. The NWS recommends the following actions:
- Transportation Safety: Strong crosswinds will be hazardous to lightweight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers. Drivers should use extra caution.
- Property Protection: Be aware that sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger can lead to property damage.
- Preparation: Residents should secure loose outdoor objects and prepare for potential power interruptions or hazardous driving conditions.
Timeline
- Effective: March 13, 2026, at 11:17 AM MDT
- Expiration: March 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM MDT
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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