Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 12:53AM MDT until June 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 11:53pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT
Wednesday.
* WIND...West to southwest winds 20 to 40 MPH with gusts up to 55
MPH.
* HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. Overnight recoveries as low as 35
percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry lightning will be possible on
Tuesday with isolated storms during the afternoon and evening
hours.
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:
Niobrara/Lower Elevations of Converse/Thunder Basin National Grassland; Middle North Platte River Basin/Niobrara and Converse High Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov