Red Flag Warning Issued for Laramie Foothills and High Plains
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NOAA issued it on May 13, 2026, 3 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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A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 AM MDT to 8 PM MDT on May 3 for Laramie Foothills and High Plains, due to gusty winds and low humidity that could lead to rapid fire spread.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Laramie Foothills and High Plains
- Issued
- May 13, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne WY
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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Laramie Foothills and High Plains.
Alert Details
The Red Flag Warning was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Cheyenne WY. It is effective from 1:52 AM MDT on May 3, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Laramie Foothills and High Plains, specifically Laramie East High Plains, covering fire weather zones WYZ430 and WYZ431.
What You Should Do
Residents should prepare for critical fire weather conditions. Outdoor burning is not recommended due to the risk of rapid fire spread.
Expected Conditions
Northwest winds are expected at 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 25 to 30 mph. Humidity will be between 12 and 15 percent. Isolated virga showers may produce gusty and erratic winds, with a possibility of a few lightning strikes.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 10:00 AM MDT on May 3, 2026, and will expire at 8:00 PM MDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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