Red Flag Warning Issued for Natrona County and Central Wyoming Through Saturday Afternoon
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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 Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning for Natrona County effective from 11 AM to 5 PM MST today, citing unseasonably warm temperatures and strong winds.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Central Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Riverton
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 Central Wyoming.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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