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WWUS85 KRIW 081855
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1255 PM MDT Mon Jun 8 2026

WYZ280-091300-
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/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0014.260609T1500Z-260611T0200Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-
1255 PM MDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 8 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM Tuesday to 8 PM MDT
Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red
Warning.

* 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 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 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