Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 23 at 2:18AM MDT until April 24 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 1:18am
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
...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.
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Lodgepole Creek/Southern Nebraska Panhandle; Laramie Foothills and High Plains; Laramie East High Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
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