Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
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420 FNUS65 KRIW 150715 RFDRIW Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service Riverton WY 115 AM MDT Sat Jun 15 2024 WYC003-013-017-019-025-035-037-043-160100- Big Horn-Fremont-Hot Springs-Johnson-Natrona-Sublette-Sweetwater- Washakie- Including the cities of Lovell, Greybull, Shell, Basin, Riverton, Lander, Dubois, Thermopolis, Buffalo, Kaycee, Casper, Pinedale, Big Piney, Rock Springs, Green River, and Worland 115 AM MDT Sat Jun 15 2024 ...Elevated Fire Weather Conditions Expected from noon to 7 PM MDT this Saturday afternoon and early evening... Weather conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread in wildland fuels, including grasses and shrubs. WHERE: Areas near and east of the Divide to include Sublette, Sweetwater, Fremont, Johnson, Natrona, Hot Springs, Big Horn, and Washakie Counties. WHEN: Noon to 7 PM MDT RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 10 to 20 percent WIND: 20 to 30 mph and gusts over 40 mph TEMPERATURE: 85 to 95 degrees F IMPACT: Ignition sources may trigger fire starts. Fire and emergency officials should be aware that weather conditions will be favorable for the development of significant wind-driven grass and shrub fires. $$