Headline:
High Wind Warning issued April 16 at 5:12AM MDT until April 16 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 4:12am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
Mountain along Interstate 80, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains,
Central Carbon County, and Upper North Platte River Basin.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
Instruction:
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.
Area Description:
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains; Central Carbon County; North Snowy Range Foothills; Upper North Platte River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY