Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 12:42PM MDT until June 10 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 11:42am
Expires:
June 10, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 280.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Natrona.
* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause
erratic fire behavior.
* WIND: West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent.
* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Conditions are expected to improve around
sunset Tuesday evening as humidity improves with fair overnight
humidity recovery and wind decreases. Critical fire weather
conditions are again expected by late Wednesday morning.
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:
Natrona County/Casper BLM
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov