High Wind Warning Issued for Wind River Mountains East with Gusts Up to 75 MPH
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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 Wind River Mountains East, forecasting dangerous gusts up to 75 mph through Wednesday evening.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Wind River Mountains East, 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 Mountains East, Wyoming.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Riverton, WY. The alert covers two distinct periods: the first is effective immediately through 5:00 PM MST today, and a second warning is effective from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM MST Wednesday, February 25.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Wind River Mountains East region. This includes critical travel corridors such as Wyoming Highway 28 in the vicinity of Red Canyon.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to use extreme caution if they must drive. The high winds will make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Drivers of such vehicles should consider delaying travel or using alternative routes until conditions improve.
Expected Conditions
Weather officials expect sustained west winds between 30 and 40 mph. Wind gusts are projected to reach speeds as high as 75 mph. These conditions are expected to create significant hazards for motorists and could potentially cause property damage.
Timeline
- Current Alert: Active until 5:00 PM MST Tuesday afternoon.
- Secondary Alert: Effective from 5:00 AM MST Wednesday through 8:00 PM MST Wednesday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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