Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 15 at 1:51PM MDT until June 16 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 12:51pm
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. 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Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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 Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 280.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Natrona.
* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Highs around 90.
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: