Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 9 at 1:10AM MDT until March 9 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 12:10am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR MUCH OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING AND THE
NEBRASKA PANHANDLE ON MONDAY.
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT
this evening.
* WIND... WIND GUSTS BETWEEN 35 AND 55 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON
* HUMIDITY... BETWEEN 13 AND 20 PERCENT
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* ADDITIONAL INFO...Fire weather zone 430 has been added back into
the Red Flag Warning due to increased confidence on low
afternoon humidity and very gusty winds. The lingering snowpack
melted, increasing fire weather concerns today.
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:
Laramie Foothills and High Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov