Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 2:02PM MDT until March 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 1:02pm
Expires:
March 28, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon Saturday to 9 PM MDT Monday.
the Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and
Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 276.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In North Central WY...Park.
* WIND: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph Saturday and
Sunday. West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph Monday.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent. Poor Humidity recovery each
night.
* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s. Lows in the lower
to mid 40s.
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:
Cody Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: