Red Flag Warning Issued for Laramie Foothills and High Plains Through Monday Evening
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The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning for Southeast Wyoming due to critical fire weather conditions, including high winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeast Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has issued a Red Flag Warning for the region. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or will develop shortly, driven by a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Laramie Foothills and High Plains, identified as Fire Weather Zone 430. The broader impact area includes much of Southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are strongly advised to avoid outdoor burning. Any fires that develop under these conditions will likely spread rapidly. Local officials recommend that residents prepare for extreme fire behavior and monitor local weather updates for changes in conditions.
Expected Conditions
The NWS reports the following hazardous conditions for the affected region:
- Wind: Afternoon wind gusts are expected to reach between 35 and 55 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are forecast to drop to between 13 and 20 percent.
- Environmental Factors: Increased fire weather concerns are attributed to the melting of lingering snowpack combined with very gusty winds and low afternoon humidity.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective starting at 9:00 AM MDT today, Monday, March 9, 2026. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 PM MDT this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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