Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 12:48PM MDT until April 20 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 11:48am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Sunday morning through
Monday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 417 and 418.
* WIND...West to northwest gusts between 20 to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...9 to 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
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:
Niobrara/Lower Elevations of Converse/Thunder Basin National Grassland; Middle North Platte River Basin/Niobrara and Converse High Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY