Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 11:30AM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 10:30am
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and
Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 280.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Natrona.
* WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 60s.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY