Red Flag Warning from SAT 12:00 PM MDT until MON 9:00 PM MDT

Red Flag Warning: Critical Fire Weather Conditions This Weekend

What’s Happening:

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon Saturday to 9 PM MDT Monday. Expect low humidity, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong gusty winds.

Affected Areas:

• Central Wyoming: Fire Weather Zones 280, 289, and 300
• Counties: Fremont, Natrona, and Sweetwater

What to Expect:

• Winds: West 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph on Saturday and Sunday. Increasing to 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph on Monday. Winds will decrease at night.
• Humidity: As low as 10% with poor recovery at night.
• Temperatures: Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s, lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.

Impacts:

• Potential for erratic fire behavior due to weather conditions.
• Increased risk of rapidly spreading wildfires.

Safety Tips:

• Avoid any outdoor burning and activities that could produce sparks.
• Have an emergency plan in place and stay informed about local fire conditions.
• Report any new fires immediately to local authorities.

When to Check Back:

Monitor weather.gov or trib.com/weather for updates.

This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.