Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 1:18PM MDT until June 29 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 29, 2026 - 12:18pm
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 434...
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening. A Fire
Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in
effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* WIND...On Monday, southwest becoming west winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph. On Tuesday, west becoming southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...On Monday, between 14 and 20 percent. Monday night,
recovering to between 35 and 45 percent. On Tuesday, between 13
and 16 percent.
* 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Pine Ridge/Nebraska National Forest
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: