RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND ISOLATED DRY LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 417, 418, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, AND 437

...RED FLAG WARNING ISSUED WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, AND 437...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...FIRE WEATHER ZONES 417, 418, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, AND 437

* WIND...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Between 10 and 15 percent.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... A few showers developing Wednesday afternoon and evening will have the potential to produce isolated lightning and gusty/erratic winds in their vicinity.

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. close