Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 8 at 12:55PM MDT until June 10 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 11:55am
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM Tuesday to 8 PM MDT
Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red
Warning.
* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause
erratic fire behavior.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 280.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Natrona.
* WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.
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:
Natrona County/Casper BLM
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: