High Wind Warning Issued for Wind River Basin and Lander Foothills Through Saturday
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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 central Wyoming, with wind gusts up to 65 mph expected to create hazardous travel conditions on Saturday.
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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, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of central Wyoming. The alert is classified as a severe meteorological event with a high certainty of occurrence.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Upper Wind River Basin
- Wind River Basin
- Lander Foothills
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS, the region can expect sustained west winds of 30 to 40 mph. Peak wind gusts are forecast to reach up to 65 mph. These intense winds are expected to make travel difficult across the affected basins and foothills. Specifically, strong cross-winds on area highways pose a significant risk of blow-overs for high-profile vehicles.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective during the following window:
- Onset: 9:00 AM MDT, Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Expiration: 8:00 PM MDT, Saturday, March 14, 2026
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. The NWS recommends taking precautions to secure loose outdoor items and exercising extreme caution if operating high-profile vehicles on area highways. Travel may be significantly impacted during the Saturday window.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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