Red Flag Warning for North Snowy Range Foothills
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- North Snowy Range Foothills
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- Severe
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What is happening
Impacts: Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What the bulletin says to do
A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
Full official description
Bulletin details
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS... The National Weather Service in Cheyenne WY has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 427. * TIMING...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 8 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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- Alert
Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 10:24AM MDT until October 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Cheyenne WY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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