High Wind Warning Issued for Southwest Wyoming; Gusts Up to 65 MPH Expected
NWS Riverton has issued a High Wind Warning for the Upper Green River Basin and surrounding areas, effective Saturday from noon to 11 PM MDT.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Riverton, Wyoming, has issued a High Wind Warning for several regions in the southwestern part of the state. This alert (VTEC code: /O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0009.260314T1800Z-260315T0500Z/) was officially issued on March 13 at 12:54 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning encompasses the following geographic regions and communities:
- Upper Green River Basin
- South Lincoln County
- Rock Springs and Green River
- Flaming Gorge
- East Sweetwater County
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area should prepare for hazardous conditions. Gusty winds will make travel difficult, especially on area highways. Drivers of high-profile vehicles are warned that strong cross-wind gusts could cause vehicle blow-overs.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions are expected to include sustained west winds of 30 to 40 mph. Peak wind gusts are forecasted to reach up to 65 mph during the warning period.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 12:00 PM (noon) MDT on Saturday, March 14. The warning is currently expected to expire at 11:00 PM MDT on Saturday night.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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