Red Flag Warning from TUE 12:00 PM MDT until THU 9:00 PM MDT

Red Flag Warning: Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Through Thursday Evening

What’s Happening:

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon today until 9 PM MDT Thursday. This is due to expected low humidity, strong gusty winds, and a wind shift with an incoming cold front, all of which could lead to erratic fire behavior.

Affected Areas:

• Central Wyoming: Fire Weather Zones 280, 289, and 300
• Counties: Fremont, Natrona, and Sweetwater

What to Expect:

• Cold Front: Winds will shift to a more northerly direction after sunset tonight.
• Wind Conditions:
  • Tuesday: West to southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph.
  • Wednesday: West to southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
  • Thursday: West to southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph.
• Humidity Levels:
  • Tuesday: Between 11 to 18 percent.
  • Wednesday: As low as 8 percent.
  • Thursday: As low as 7 percent.

Impacts:

• Potential for extreme fire behavior.
• Increased risk of wildfires spreading rapidly.

Safety Tips:

• Avoid any activities that could spark a fire.
• Follow local fire restrictions and advisories.
• Stay informed about local fire conditions and be ready to evacuate if necessary.

When to Check Back:

Monitor weather.gov or trib.com/weather for updates.

This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.