Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 10:24AM MDT until October 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 17, 2026 - 9:24am
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND
AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS...
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne WY has issued a Red Flag
Warning.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 427.
* TIMING...Until 7 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 8 to 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that
promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This
does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring
now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to
receive information from authorities.
Area Description:
North Snowy Range Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov