High Wind Warning Issued for Southeast Wyoming with Gusts Up to 100 MPH

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has issued a High Wind Warning (HWW) for multiple regions across southeast Wyoming. The warning is in effect starting at midnight tonight.

Affected Areas

The warning covers a broad area including:

• North Laramie Range
• South Laramie Range and Foothills (including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie)
• Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland
• Converse County Lower Elevations
• Ferris, Seminoe, and Shirley Mountains
• Shirley Basin
• Central Carbon County
• Upper North Platte River Basin
• Laramie Valley
• Central Laramie County
• Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers should prepare for hazardous wind conditions. Strong cross winds will be particularly dangerous for light weight or high profile vehicles, such as campers and tractor trailers. A High Wind Warning indicates that sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger are expected, which can lead to property damage.

Expected Conditions

Extreme wind speeds are forecast for the region:

• North Laramie Range: West winds between 40 to 60 mph, with peak gusts reaching up to 100 mph.
• Other Affected Areas: West winds between 30 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 90 mph.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is effective from midnight tonight (March 12, 2026) through midnight MDT Saturday night (March 15, 2026).