Nebraska, Wyoming Red Flag Warning | Effective 05/12/2026 23:50

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