High Wind Warning Issued for Southeast Wyoming with Gusts Up to 100 MPH
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The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of southeast Wyoming, effective from midnight tonight through Saturday night, with gusts potentially reaching 100 mph.
What this NWS weather alert tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NOAA on March 20, 2026 and geographically references Southeast Wyoming. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Alerts — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has issued a High Wind Warning (HWW) for multiple regions across southeast Wyoming. The warning is in effect starting at midnight tonight.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad area including:
- North Laramie Range
- South Laramie Range and Foothills (including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie)
- Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland
- Converse County Lower Elevations
- Ferris, Seminoe, and Shirley Mountains
- Shirley Basin
- Central Carbon County
- Upper North Platte River Basin
- Laramie Valley
- Central Laramie County
- Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers should prepare for hazardous wind conditions. Strong cross winds will be particularly dangerous for light weight or high profile vehicles, such as campers and tractor trailers. A High Wind Warning indicates that sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger are expected, which can lead to property damage.
Expected Conditions
Extreme wind speeds are forecast for the region:
- North Laramie Range: West winds between 40 to 60 mph, with peak gusts reaching up to 100 mph.
- Other Affected Areas: West winds between 30 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 90 mph.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from midnight tonight (March 12, 2026) through midnight MDT Saturday night (March 15, 2026).
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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