Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 2 at 9:20PM MDT until August 3 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 2, 2026 - 8:20pm
Expires:
August 3, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 420 through 423, 425, and
427.
* WIND...10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...8 to 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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:
North Laramie Valley/Shirley Basin; Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains; Central and West Carbon; Southwest Carbon County; Upper North Platte River Basin; North Snowy Range Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov