Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 23 at 3:35PM MDT until April 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 2:35pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA... Fire weather zones 433, 435, and 436.
* WIND... West to northwest winds with gusts of 40 to 60 mph.
* HUMIDITY... 12 to 20 percent.
* IMPACTS... Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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:
Box Butte/South Sioux/Niobrara River; Lower North Platte River Basin/Scottsbluff National Monument; Goshen/Middle-Lower North Platte River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov