Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 12 at 12:12PM MDT until May 13 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 11:12am
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon
through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 434 and 435.
* WIND...South winds at 15 to 20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH.
* HUMIDITY...12 to 16 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a slight chance for scattered
showers and storms during the afternoon and evening. The main
concern with these storms will be gusty and erratic winds as
well as dry lightning.
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:
Pine Ridge/Nebraska National Forest; Box Butte/South Sioux/Niobrara River
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov