RED FLAG WARNINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT MONDAY FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS
...RED FLAG WARNINGS ARE IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR MOST OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING AND THE WESTERN NEBRASKA PANHANDLE...
* AFFECTED AREA...All of southeast Wyoming except the higher mountains where snow cover remains, including fire weather zones 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 425, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, and 433.
* WIND...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 45 mph today and west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 55 mph on Monday.
* HUMIDITY...Minimums of 8 to 15 percent during the afternoon, maximums of 35 to 50 percent in the early morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widely scattered virga showers are possible this evening and Monday evening, these may produce a few lightning strikes along with gusty and erratic winds accompanied by little to no rainfall. This evening's activity will be limited, but more widespread showers are expected Monday afternoon and evening.
* 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.
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