Severe Expected Likely Red Flag Warning Red Flag Warning issued April 7 at 12:47AM MDT until April 7 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY Apr 7, 12:00 PM → Apr 7, 9:00 PM The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red FlagWarning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT thisevening.* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could causeerratic fire behavior.* AFFECTED AREA:In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...289.In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.* COUNTIES AFFECTED:In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.In North Central WY...Johnson.In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph.* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 to 16 percent. + Read More 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. Updated: Apr 7, 9:24 AM Source: NWS Alert