High Wind Warning Issued for Upper North Platte River Basin Through Wednesday Night
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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 Upper North Platte River Basin, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected to create hazardous travel conditions on Wednesday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Upper North Platte River Basin
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne 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 Upper North Platte River Basin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Upper North Platte River Basin. This alert indicates that a hazardous high wind event is expected, with sustained wind speeds or gusts capable of causing property damage.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Upper North Platte River Basin (WYZ113). This region should prepare for significant wind impacts throughout the duration of the alert.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. The NWS notes that impacts will be felt mainly in transportation. Strong cross winds will be particularly hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. Drivers of these vehicles should exercise extreme caution or avoid travel if possible.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecast to range between 30 to 40 mph. Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph. According to the NWS, sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger can lead to property damage.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect from 5:00 AM MST to 8:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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