High Wind Warning Issued for Southeast Bighorn Mountains; Gusts Up to 80 MPH Expected
This alert is no longer in effect.
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).
Areazine synthesizes this NWS weather alert directly from NOAA's official public data feed. See our methodology for full source attribution and refresh cadence.
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Southeast Bighorn Mountains effective Tuesday, with wind gusts potentially reaching 80 mph.
Read this weather record in 30 seconds
- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Riverton 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 Southeast Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Riverton, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Southeast Bighorn Mountains. The alert was issued on the afternoon of February 16 and remains in effect through Tuesday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic region:
- Bighorn Mountains Southeast (WYZ009)
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area should take the following precautions:
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs which may be downed by high winds.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive.
- Be aware that travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Sustained southwest winds of 35 to 45 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Gusts up to 75 mph are expected, with sudden strong wind gusts of up to 80 mph possible.
- Hazards: Potential for falling debris and hazardous driving conditions.
Timeline
- Effective Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Start Time: 2:00 AM MST
- End Time: 5:00 PM MST
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
Related Weather Alerts
All Weather Alerts →Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this NWS weather alert.