Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 12:50AM MDT until May 15 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 11:50pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
...MULTI DAY RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND VERY LOW HUMIDITY...
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to midnight MDT
Thursday night.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 436 and 437.
* WIND...For Wednesday, south winds 20 to 25 MPH with gusts up to
35 MPH. For Thursday, westerly to west-northwesterly winds 20 to
25 MPH with gusts up to 40 MPH.
* HUMIDITY...For Wednesday, 15 to 20 percent. For Thursday, 8 to
12 percent.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a slight chance for scattered
showers and storms during Wednesday afternoon and evening. The
main concern with these storms will be gusty and erratic winds
as well as dry lightning.
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:
Lower North Platte River Basin/Scottsbluff National Monument; Lodgepole Creek/Southern Nebraska Panhandle
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: