Niobrara County, WY
Alerts
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In effect from Thursday 06/11 12:59 AM MDT – Friday 06/12 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Cheyenne WY
...RED FLAG WARNING WAS EXTENDED DUE GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RH THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING....
Wind
West to northwest winds 15 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 40 MPH.
Humidity
10 to 20 percent Thursday. 6 to 12 percent Friday.
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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