High Wind Warning for Carbon County: Travel with Caution
A Special Weather Statement warns of strong southwest winds gusting up to 55 mph in Central Carbon County, North Snowy Range Foothills, and the Upper North Platte River Basin through this evening; travelers in high profile vehicles should exercise caution.
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Central Carbon County, North Snowy Range Foothills, and the Upper North Platte River Basin, warning of strong southwest winds and potential gusts up to 55 mph through the early evening hours today. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyoming, issued this alert on October 10, 2026, at 12:02 PM MDT.
Travelers operating light weight and high profile vehicles are advised to exercise extreme caution. Winds are expected to be hazardous, and sudden changes in wind speed and direction are possible, particularly near scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms that may produce brief gusts exceeding 55 mph.
This Special Weather Statement is effective immediately and will expire at 8:00 PM UTC (2:00 PM MDT) today, October 10, 2026. Residents and travelers in the affected areas should be prepared for these conditions.
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