High Wind Warning Issued for Southwest Bighorn Basin; Gusts Up to 65 MPH Expected
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The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind Warning for the Southwest Bighorn Basin, effective Thursday, March 12, with gusts reaching 65 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Bighorn Basin, 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 Southwest Bighorn Basin, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Southwest Bighorn Basin. This alert, issued early Wednesday morning, is categorized as a severe weather event with a high level of certainty.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Southwest Bighorn Basin in Wyoming (UGC WYZ005, SAME 056017).
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to use caution if they must drive. The NWS notes that travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Additionally, residents should take time to secure any loose outdoor objects.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecasted to be sustained between 30 and 40 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 65 mph. These high winds are anticipated to create hazardous travel conditions across the basin.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect from 9:00 AM MDT to 9:00 PM MDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The alert was originally issued at 3:01 AM MDT on March 11.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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