Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Cheyenne, WY

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
444 AM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024

WYZ428-230100-
/O.CON.KCYS.FW.W.0011.240422T1800Z-240423T0100Z/
Southern Laramie Valley-
444 AM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 428...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 428. Mainly for Interstate
  80 and areas northward.

* WIND...West winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts over 50 MPH
  possible.

* HUMIDITY...12 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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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