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Red Flag Warning
Niobrara/Lower Elevations of Converse/Thunder Basin National Grassland; Middle North Platte River Basin/Niobrara and Converse High Plains; Laramie Foothills and High Plains; Laramie East High Plains; Bordeaux/Chugwater/Wheatland; Goshen/Middle-Lower North Platte River Basin
Red Flag Warning issued August 2 at 11:51AM MDT until August 3 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Alert Description
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 417 through 418, and 430 through 433. * WIND...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...10 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Safety Instructions
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.
Time Information
Effective
Aug 3, 2026, 5:00 PM
Expires
Aug 3, 2026, 12:00 PM
Issued
Aug 2, 2026, 5:51 PM
Alert Details
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Cheyenne WY
National Weather Service