CASPER, Wyo. — Sunday proved to be an extremely blustery day throughout the state, with Natrona County facing winds nearing 70 mph and other communities seeing even stronger winds.
According to data from the National Weather Service, local winds were strongest near the Casper-Natrona County Airport on Sunday, where they reached speeds of 68 mph. Other parts of the city saw wind speeds similarly in the mid- to high 60s. Bar Nunn saw wind speeds of 67 mph. In Mills, wind speeds topped out at roughly 59 mph.
Elsewhere in the state, winds were even stronger. Parts of Lander experienced wind speeds that reached 107 mph. Winds also reached the mid-70s in communities like Hiland and Wyopo.
Looking ahead, local wind speeds are expected to remain moderately strong while not reaching the extreme speeds seen this weekend. According to the forecast from the NWS in Riverton, wind gusts through the week are likely to approach 30 mph at their strongest.