- In force from
- Oct 17, 10:24 AM MDT
- Until
- Oct 17, 7:00 PM MDT
- Issued
- Oct 17, 10:24 AM MDT
- Office
- Cheyenne, WY
- Number
- 46 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Expected, Likely
- Where
- WY
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS...
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne WY has issued a Red Flag Warning.
- Affected area
- Fire Weather Zone 427.
- Timing
- Until 7 PM MDT this evening.
- Winds
- West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
- Relative humidity
- Relative Humidity between 8 to 12 percent.
- Impacts
- Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to do
A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
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