Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 7 at 12:47AM MDT until April 7 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 6, 2026 - 11:47pm
Expires:
April 7, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause
erratic fire behavior.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...289.
In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
In North Central WY...Johnson.
In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.
* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 to 16 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.
Area Description:
Natrona County/Casper BLM; Johnson County/Casper BLM; Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin; Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: