Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 3 at 1:52AM MDT until May 3 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 12:52am
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING ISSUED FOR LARAMIE COUNTY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND
LOW HUMIDITY ON SUNDAY...
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT
this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 430 and 431.
* WIND...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph gusting 25 to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Between 12 and 15 percent
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated virga showers may produce gusty
and erratic winds with little to no rainfall Sunday afternoon
and early evening. A few lightning strikes cannot be ruled out.
* 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:
Laramie Foothills and High Plains; Laramie East High Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY