Red Flag Warning Issued for East-Central Wyoming: Wind Gusts Up to 80 MPH Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of Wyoming through Thursday evening due to dangerous fire conditions, extreme winds, and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- East-Central Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East-Central Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning for east-central Wyoming. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either currently occurring or are expected to develop shortly due to a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Fire Weather Zones 417 and 418. Specific geographic regions include:
- Niobrara and the Lower Elevations of Converse County
- Thunder Basin National Grassland
- Middle North Platte River Basin
- Niobrara and Converse High Plains
What You Should Do
Outdoor burning is not recommended while the warning is in effect. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Residents should prepare for extreme fire behavior and ensure all potential ignition sources are secured. A Red Flag Warning means that the combination of weather elements contributes to a significant fire hazard.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: West winds ranging from 30 to 50 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 80 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop to between 17 and 22 percent.
- Impacts: The high winds and dry air will cause any new fires to spread with extreme speed, making containment difficult.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 9:00 PM MDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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