High Wind Warning Issued for Southwest Wyoming with Gusts Up to 65 MPH
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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 Southwest Wyoming, effective Saturday morning through midnight, warning of dangerous gusts and blowing dust.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Salt Lake City
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 Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, UT, has issued a High Wind Warning for Southwest Wyoming. The alert is categorized as a severe weather event with high confidence of occurrence.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Southwest Wyoming (Zone WYZ021). Residents in these geographic regions should prepare for hazardous wind conditions.
What You Should Do
Local authorities and the NWS recommend the following actions:
- Secure Property: People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind, such as outdoor furniture or debris.
- Travel Caution: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution if you must be on the road.
- Prepare for Outages: High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Sustained west winds of 35 to 45 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 65 mph.
- Visibility: Areas of blowing dust may accompany the weather front, which could significantly reduce visibility for motorists.
Timeline
- Effective Period: The warning begins at 10:00 AM MDT on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
- Duration: The alert remains in effect until 12:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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