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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

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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.

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