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WWUS85 KRIW 020949
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
349 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

WYZ280-030200-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0002.240502T1800Z-240503T0200Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-
349 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this
evening.

* 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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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http://weather.gov/riverton