High Wind Warning Issued for Wind River Basin; Gusts Up to 60 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 in Riverton has issued a High Wind Warning for the Wind River Basin, effective Wednesday morning through late afternoon.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Wind River Basin, Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Riverton 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 Wind River Basin, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Riverton, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Wind River Basin. This alert signifies that hazardous wind conditions are expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The primary area affected is the Wind River Basin. NWS officials note that the most intense wind activity is expected to occur in the areas from Riverton to Fort Washakie and extending toward the northwest.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to use caution if travel is necessary. The NWS warns that travel could be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles that are more susceptible to being pushed by strong gusts. Residents should prepare for potential impacts to outdoor property and transportation.
Expected Conditions
Forecasts indicate sustained west winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph. Wind gusts are expected to reach speeds of up to 60 mph.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 8:00 AM MST on Wednesday, February 25. The warning is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 PM MST on Wednesday afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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