Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Cheyenne, WY

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

WYZ428-221600-
/O.NEW.KCYS.FW.W.0011.240422T1800Z-240423T0100Z/
Southern Laramie Valley-
149 AM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024

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

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM MDT this
evening.

* 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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