High Wind Warning Issued for South Laramie Range; 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 South Laramie Range and Foothills, with dangerous gusts up to 75 mph expected through Wednesday evening.
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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 (NWS) office in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This alert indicates that a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring in the region, with the potential for significant property damage and travel disruptions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the South Laramie Range and the South Laramie Range Foothills. This geographic area includes the Interstate 80 Summit situated between the cities of Cheyenne and Laramie.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. The NWS recommends that drivers of lightweight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers, exercise extreme caution or avoid travel if possible, as strong crosswinds will create dangerous driving conditions. Property owners should secure loose outdoor items, as sustained winds of 40 mph or gusts exceeding 58 mph can lead to property damage.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained west winds between 35 and 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are projected to reach up to 75 mph. These conditions are primarily expected to impact transportation infrastructure.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 8:00 PM MST this evening, February 23. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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