High Wind Warning Issued for Wind River Basin and Lander Foothills Through Tuesday Afternoon
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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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NWS Riverton has issued a High Wind Warning for the Wind River Basin and Lander Foothills, with southwest wind gusts up to 60 mph expected on Tuesday.
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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 portions of central Wyoming. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event by the issuing agency.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Lander Foothills
- Upper Wind River Basin
- Wind River Basin
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and stay away from windows.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs that may be downed by the wind.
- Use caution if you must drive, as travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds are expected to range between 30 and 40 mph, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph. The National Weather Service notes that these strong winds, combined with low humidity, could result in elevated fire behavior.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 2:00 AM MST on Tuesday, February 17, through 5:00 PM MST Tuesday afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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