First published 10/11/2026, 5:02:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/11/2026, 5:02:15 PM UTC

High Wind Warning issued October 11 at 10:49AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

A High Wind Warning covers areas of Carbon County and nearby mountain foothills in Wyoming from 3 PM October 11 to 6 AM MDT October 12. South to southwest winds of 25–40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph possible, may create hazardous crosswinds for transportation.

Why it matters

The warning identifies hazardous crosswinds for light or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceHigh Wind Warning issued October 11 at 10:49AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

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