Washakie County, WY
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In effect from Wednesday 04/22 9:00 AM MDT – Wednesday 04/22 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Riverton WY
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. the Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...285...289...300. In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...281...282...287.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Johnson...Park Washakie. In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.
* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior.
* WIND: Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 to 13 percent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Occasional gusts of or around 60 mph are possible.
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
- North Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM
- Cody Foothills
- Natrona County/Casper BLM
- Johnson County/Casper BLM
- South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM
- Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin
- South Bighorn Mountains
- Owl Creek Mountains
- Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains
- Casper Mountain
Briefing
From the forecaster
Wednesday Forecast
Created by the NWS Riverton WFO
Increasing precipitation chances west of the Divide today with critical fire weather conditions to the east. The strongest winds of the week ahead of a cold front this afternoon. Cooler temperatures and continued unsettled pattern for the rest of the week and into the weekend. #WyWx
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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