High Wind Warning Issued for South Laramie Range and Foothills Through Saturday
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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 High Wind Warnings for the South Laramie Range, forecasting wind gusts up to 70 mph and hazardous travel conditions through Saturday morning.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- South Laramie Range, Wyoming
- 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 South Laramie Range, Wyoming.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY. This alert indicates that a hazardous high wind event is either occurring or expected, with sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger that could lead to property damage.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the South Laramie Range and the South Laramie Range Foothills. This includes the Interstate 80 Summit between the cities of Cheyenne and Laramie.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers should prepare for hazardous conditions. The NWS advises that impacts will be felt mainly in the transportation sector. Strong crosswinds will be particularly hazardous to light-weight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers. Drivers of these vehicles should exercise extreme caution or avoid travel during peak wind periods.
Expected Conditions
Two distinct periods of high winds are expected:
- Initial Period: West winds between 30 to 40 mph with gusts reaching up to 65 mph.
- Second Period: West winds increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts reaching up to 70 mph.
Timeline
- First Warning: Remains in effect until 11:00 AM MST this morning, February 26.
- Second Warning: Effective from 5:00 PM MST this afternoon through 11:00 AM MST Saturday, February 28.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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