High Wind Warning Issued for South Laramie Range and Foothills Through Thursday 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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NWS Cheyenne has issued a High Wind Warning for the South Laramie Range and Foothills, forecasting wind gusts up to 70 mph and hazardous travel conditions on Interstate 80.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- South Laramie Range, Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 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, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has issued a High Wind Warning for the South Laramie Range and surrounding foothills. The warning is classified under the NWS alert type code HWW.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the South Laramie Range and the South Laramie Range Foothills. This geographic area specifically 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 National Weather Service advises that strong crosswinds will be particularly dangerous for light-weight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers. Motorists are encouraged to monitor the latest forecasts and exercise extreme caution while traveling through the affected mountain passes.
Expected Conditions
West winds are expected to reach sustained speeds of 30 to 40 mph. Powerful wind gusts are projected to reach up to 70 mph during the peak of the event.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM MST this evening, February 18. The alert is currently set to expire at 8:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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