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Active Weather Warnings
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Sunny Weather
Day 55°
Night 39°
Precipitation 3 %
Wind 24 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 4

Weather Alerts and Warnings for

Severe Expected Likely

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued February 25 at 8:40PM MST until February 26 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY
Feb 25, 8:40 PM → Feb 26, 8:00 AM
WHAT: West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

WHERE: Central Laramie County.

WHEN: Until 8 AM MST Thursday.

IMPACTS: Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: A lull in winds is expected Wednesday evening.
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A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.
Updated: Feb 25, 10:49 PM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Future Possible

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued February 25 at 12:16AM MST until February 26 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY
Feb 26, 11:00 AM → Feb 26, 6:00 PM
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through
Thursday afternoon.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 430, 431, 432, 433, 435,
436, and 437.

* WIND...Westerly to northwesterly winds 20 to 30 MPH with gusts
up to 45 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...15 to 20 percent.

* HIGHEST THREAT...is located along the Interstate 80 corridor
east of the Laramie Range into the southern Nebraska Panhandle,
from about Kimball to Sidney.

IMPACTS: Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Updated: Feb 25, 12:28 PM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Expected Likely

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued February 25 at 12:31PM MST until February 27 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY
Feb 26, 11:00 AM → Feb 27, 6:00 PM
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.
Updated: Feb 25, 10:49 PM Source: NWS Alert