Red Flag Warning Issued for Natrona County and Central Wyoming Through Saturday Afternoon

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning for Central Wyoming. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent due to a combination of environmental factors.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers Fire Weather Zone 280 in Central Wyoming, which includes Natrona County and the Casper BLM region.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should prepare for critical fire weather. The National Weather Service advises that the combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme and erratic fire behavior. Outdoor activities that could spark a fire should be avoided.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: West winds between 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
• Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop to between 14 and 20 percent.
• Temperatures: Unseasonably warm conditions are forecast, with high temperatures reaching the mid-50s.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is in effect starting at 11:00 AM MST this morning and is scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM MST this afternoon, February 28, 2026.