High Wind Warning Issued for South Laramie Range and Foothills
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NOAA issued it on April 8, 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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A High Wind Warning has been issued by NWS Cheyenne WY for the South Laramie Range and Foothills, with west winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 60 mph expected until noon MDT on April 8, 2026.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- South Laramie Range Foothills
- Issued
- April 8, 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 South Laramie Range Foothills.
High Wind Warning in South Laramie Range
Alert Details
The alert is a High Wind Warning, issued by NWS Cheyenne WY. It is effective from April 8, 2026, with an onset at 3:00 AM MDT.
Affected Areas
This warning affects the South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills, including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie.
What You Should Do
Residents should prepare for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger can lead to property damage.
Expected Conditions
West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected. Impacts include hazards to transportation, with strong cross winds affecting lightweight or high-profile vehicles.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 12:33 AM MDT on April 8, 2026, with onset at 3:00 AM MDT, and it expires and ends at 12:00 PM MDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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