High Wind Warning Issued for Upper Wind River Basin; Gusts Up to 65 MPH Expected
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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 Wind River Basin, effective Wednesday, with gusts reaching 65 mph expected to impact travel.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Upper Wind River Basin, Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Riverton WY
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Upper Wind River Basin, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Riverton, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Upper Wind River Basin. The alert was issued on February 24 and indicates a high likelihood of severe wind conditions that may pose a hazard to the public.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Upper Wind River Basin in Wyoming. This includes the geographic region identified by the NWS as zone WYZ016.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to use caution if they must drive. High winds can create hazardous conditions, particularly for high-profile vehicles. It is recommended to prepare for difficult travel conditions throughout the duration of the warning.
Expected Conditions
The region is expected to see west-northwest winds sustained between 20 and 30 mph. Wind gusts are forecast to reach speeds as high as 65 mph. These conditions are expected to make travel difficult across the basin.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to take effect at 5:00 AM MST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 8:00 PM MST on Wednesday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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