Red Flag Warning until FRI 9:00 PM MDT

Red Flag Warning: Critical Fire Weather Conditions Until 9 PM MDT

What’s Happening:

A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 9 PM MDT due to low humidity, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong gusty winds. These conditions may result in erratic fire behavior.

Affected Areas:

• Central Wyoming: Fire Zones 280, 283, 285, 289
• North Central Wyoming: Fire Zones 275, 276, 281, 282, 287
• Northwest Wyoming: Fire Zone 286

Counties Affected:

• Central Wyoming: Fremont, Natrona
• North Central Wyoming: Big Horn, Hot Springs, Johnson, Park, Washakie
• Southwest Wyoming: Sweetwater

What to Expect:

• Southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph
• Humidity levels as low as 9 to 15 percent
• Temperatures ranging from the mid-80s to low 90s

Impacts:

• Potential for rapid fire spread and erratic fire behavior
• Increased difficulty in controlling fires

Safety Tips:

• Avoid activities that could start a fire, such as campfires or using machinery that emits sparks.
• Report any signs of fire to local authorities immediately.
• Stay informed and follow local fire restrictions and advisories.

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.