Laramie County, WY
Alerts
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In effect from Friday 06/12 1:27 PM MDT – Friday 06/12 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Cheyenne WY
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY THROUGH 800 PM FRIDAY
Wind
West to northwest winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Winds will shift to the northeast Friday evening behind a cold front with gusts of 25 to 35 mph expected into Saturday morning.
Humidity
Between 6 and 12 percent Friday afternoon, recovering to between 55 and 75% by Saturday morning.
Impacts
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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
- Pine Ridge/Nebraska National Forest
- Box Butte/South Sioux/Niobrara River
- Lower North Platte River Basin/Scottsbluff National Monument
- Lodgepole Creek/Southern Nebraska Panhandle
- Niobrara/Lower Elevations of Converse/Thunder Basin National Grassland
- Middle North Platte River Basin/Niobrara and Converse High Plains
- Laramie Foothills and High Plains
- Laramie East High Plains
- Bordeaux/Chugwater/Wheatland
- Goshen/Middle-Lower North Platte River Basin
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Red Flag Warning Extended Into Friday
Created by the NWS Cheyenne WFO
The Red Flag Warning for eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska has been extended into Friday. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote rapid fire growth through the end of the week.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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