Banner County, NE
Alerts
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In effect from Thursday 04/23 9:00 AM MDT – Thursday 04/23 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Cheyenne WY
RED FLAG WARNING CONTINUES THROUGH THURSDAY FOR PORTIONS OF THE HIGH PLAINS
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 430, 431, AND 437
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
Affected Area
Fire weather zones 430, 431, and 437.
Wind
For the Red Flag Warning, west to northwest winds gusting 40 to 60 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch, west to southwest winds gusting 30 to 35 mph.
Humidity
For the Red Flag Warning, 12 to 20 percent. For the Fire Weather Watch, 15 to 20 percent.
Impacts
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Additional Details
Expect humidity recoveries only to around 35 to 45% Thursday morning with occasional wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph anticipated. Much better humidity recoveries Thursday into Friday, likely over 80 percent.
What to do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas impacted
- Lodgepole Creek/Southern Nebraska Panhandle
- Laramie Foothills and High Plains
- Laramie East High Plains
In effect from Thursday 04/23 9:00 AM MDT – Thursday 04/23 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Cheyenne WY
RED FLAG WARNING CONTINUES THROUGH THURSDAY FOR PORTIONS OF THE HIGH PLAINS
Affected Area
Fire weather zones 433, 435, and 436.
Wind
West to northwest winds with gusts of 40 to 60 mph.
Humidity
12 to 20 percent.
Impacts
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Additional Details
Expect humidity recoveries only to around 35 to 45% Thursday morning with occasional wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph anticipated.
What to do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Areas impacted
- Box Butte/South Sioux/Niobrara River
- Lower North Platte River Basin/Scottsbluff National Monument
- Goshen/Middle-Lower North Platte River Basin
In effect from Friday 04/24 12:00 PM MDT – Friday 04/24 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Cheyenne WY
RED FLAG WARNING CONTINUES THROUGH THURSDAY FOR PORTIONS OF THE HIGH PLAINS
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 430, 431, AND 437
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
Affected Area
Fire weather zones 430, 431, and 437.
Wind
For the Red Flag Warning, west to northwest winds gusting 40 to 60 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch, west to southwest winds gusting 30 to 35 mph.
Humidity
For the Red Flag Warning, 12 to 20 percent. For the Fire Weather Watch, 15 to 20 percent.
Impacts
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Additional Details
Expect humidity recoveries only to around 35 to 45% Thursday morning with occasional wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph anticipated. Much better humidity recoveries Thursday into Friday, likely over 80 percent.
What to do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas impacted
- Lodgepole Creek/Southern Nebraska Panhandle
- Laramie Foothills and High Plains
- Laramie East High Plains
Briefing
From the forecaster
Widespread High Winds Start Today
Created by the NWS Cheyenne WFO
April 22nd, 5AM - High Wind Watches across southeast Wyoming have been upgraded to High Wind Warnings, with gusts between 60 and 70 mph possible. The typical wind prone areas could see gusts upwards of 80 mph, especially near the I-80 Summit and Bordeaux. Use caution if traveling with lightweight or high profile vehicles.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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