High Wind Warning Issued for Cody Foothills and Southwest Bighorn Basin, Wyoming
NWS Riverton has issued a High Wind Warning for the Cody Foothills and Southwest Bighorn Basin, with wind gusts up to 65 mph expected Saturday.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Riverton, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Cody Foothills and Southwest Bighorn Basin. This alert (VTEC: /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0009.260314T1200Z-260315T0200Z/) indicates that severe wind conditions are expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions in Wyoming:
- Cody Foothills
- Southwest Bighorn Basin
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas should prepare for hazardous conditions. Gusty winds will make travel difficult. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution, as strong cross-wind gusts on area highways could cause vehicle blow-overs.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, the region will experience west winds of 30 to 40 mph. Peak wind gusts are forecasted to reach up to 65 mph.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to be in effect from 6:00 AM MDT to 8:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14. The alert was originally issued on March 13 at 12:54 PM MDT.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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