Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 11 at 2:17AM MDT until August 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 1:17am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty
Winds...could cause erratic fire behavior.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Northwest WY...Fire Weather Zone 140.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Northwest WY...Yellowstone National Park.
* WIND: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s.
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:
Yellowstone National Park
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov