Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Cheyenne, WY

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
252 AM MDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR PARTS OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING SATURDAY AND
SUNDAY...

WYZ418-432-140000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.FW.W.0009.240413T1800Z-240414T0100Z/
Middle North Platte River Basin/Niobrara and Converse High Plains-
Bordeaux/Chugwater/Wheatland-
252 AM MDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
418 AND 432...

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 zones 418 and 432.

* WIND...West winds 15 to 20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH this
  afternoon.

* HUMIDITY...Afternoon humidity 12 to 15% today.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ430-431-140000-
/O.CON.KCYS.FW.A.0005.240414T1800Z-240415T0100Z/
Laramie Foothills and High Plains-Laramie East High Plains-
252 AM MDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 430 AND 431...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 430 and 431.

* WIND...South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph Sunday
  afternoon.

* HUMIDITY...Afternoon humidity 10 to 15 percent Sunday
  afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$
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