Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 1:27AM MDT until April 22 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 12:27am
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
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 the Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: