Red Flag Warning Issued for North Central Wyoming
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NWS Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon to 7 PM MDT today for fire weather zones 275 and 282 due to low humidity and strong winds.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Wyoming
- Issued
- September 7, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Riverton WY
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Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Riverton WY. The alert is effective from 12:00 PM MDT on September 7, 2026, to 7:00 PM MDT on September 7, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Fire Weather Zones 275 and 282 in North Central Wyoming, including the North Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM and South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM. Affected counties are Big Horn, Hot Springs, Park, and Washakie.
What You Should Do
A Red Flag Warning means critical fire weather conditions are occurring or will shortly occur. Residents should prepare for the possibility of extreme fire behavior due to strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Expected Conditions
Low humidities, strong gusty winds, and a wind shift with a cold front could cause erratic fire behavior. Winds will be west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Humidity may drop as low as 13 percent.
Timeline
The alert takes effect at noon MDT today and expires at 7 PM MDT this evening. A cold front will push into northern portions of the Bighorn Basin after 2 PM MDT, reaching Greybull/Basin by 6 PM MDT and the rest of the basin by 9 PM MDT.
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