Red Flag Warning from FRI 12:00 PM MDT until FRI 7:00 PM MDT

Red Flag Warning: Critical Fire Weather Conditions This Friday

What’s Happening:

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon to 7 PM MDT on Friday due to low humidity, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong gusty winds. These conditions can lead to erratic fire behavior.

Affected Areas:

• Central Wyoming: Fire Zones 280, 289
• North Central Wyoming: Fire Zone 281
• Southwest Wyoming: Fire Zone 279

Counties Affected:

• Fremont and Natrona in Central Wyoming
• Johnson in North Central Wyoming
• Sweetwater in Southwest Wyoming

What to Expect:

• Winds: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 40 mph
• Humidity: As low as 12 percent
• Temperatures: Highs in the mid 70s

Impacts:

• Potential for erratic and extreme fire behavior
• Increased risk of fire spread

Safety Tips:

• Avoid activities that could start a fire, such as open flames or sparks.
• Secure outdoor equipment that could be affected by strong winds.
• Report any signs of fire to local authorities immediately.

When to Check Back:

Monitor weather.gov or trib.com/weather for updates.

This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.