Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 19 at 10:49AM MDT until April 20 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 9:49am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause
erratic fire behavior.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 280 and 289.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.
* WIND: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 to 15 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; Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY