Red Flag Warning issued February 25 at 12:31PM MST until February 27 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Thursday to 6 PM MST
Friday. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 430, 431, 432, 433, 435,
436, and 437.
* WIND...West to northwest winds 20 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 35
MPH on Thursday. Stronger winds expected on Friday with gusts
over 45 MPH possible.
* HUMIDITY...10 to 20 percent, with the lowest relative humidity
expected Friday. Poor overnight humidity recoveries are expected
Thursday night.
* HIGHEST THREAT...The most critical fire weather conditions are
expected along the Interstate 80 corridor east of the Laramie
Range into the southern Nebraska Panhandle. The driest
conditions are expected here with some of the strongest winds.
IMPACTS: Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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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.