High Wind Warning Issued for Upper Wind River Basin and Wind River Mountains East
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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 parts of Wyoming, with wind gusts expected to reach up to 75 mph through Tuesday afternoon.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Riverton
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 Central Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a High Wind Warning for the Wind River Mountains East and the Upper Wind River Basin. This alert indicates that significant wind hazards are expected in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Upper Wind River Basin and Wind River Mountains East. Specific areas of concern include Dubois and the surrounding valley, as well as Red Canyon and South Pass. Travelers on Wyoming Highway 28 near Red Canyon should be prepared for hazardous conditions.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are urged to use caution if they must drive. The high winds will make travel difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Ensure that loose outdoor objects are secured and stay tuned to local weather updates.
Expected Conditions
In the Red Canyon and South Pass areas, west winds of 30 to 40 mph are forecast, with gusts reaching as high as 75 mph. Near Dubois, west-northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts up to 60 mph possible in the valley and surrounding areas.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect from 11:00 PM MST this evening, Monday, February 23, until 5:00 PM MST on Tuesday, February 24.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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