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Red Flag Warning 21, NWS Riverton, WY

September 23, 202012 counties in Wyoming

NWS Riverton, WY issued this red flag warning at Sep 23, 2020, 2:21 PM MDT for 12 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Sep 24, 2020, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 31 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Sep 23, 2020, 2:21 PM MDT (20:21 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 24, 2020, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
Sep 25, 2020, 7:00 PM MDT
In force
31 hr
Issued by
NWS Riverton, WY

Counties Big Horn County, WY, Fremont County, WY, Hot Springs County, WY, Johnson County, WY, Lincoln County, WY, Natrona County, WY, Park County, WY, Sublette County, WY, Sweetwater County, WY, Teton County, WY, Uinta County, WY, Washakie County, WY

The radar

The Riverton/Lander radar (KRIW), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Sep 24, 6:53 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Buffalo, WY

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 41 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Riverton, WY at 12:00Z on 2020-09-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Riverton, WY at 12:00Z on 2020-09-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 101 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
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Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2354 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
101 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
149 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

485 
WWUS85 KRIW 232021
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
221 PM MDT Wed Sep 23 2020

WYZ277>279-414-416-241200-
/O.UPG.KRIW.FW.A.0017.200924T1800Z-200925T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0021.200924T1800Z-200925T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
Salt and Wyoming Ranges/West Zone Bridger Teton NF-
West Wind River Mountains/East Zone Bridger Teton NF-
221 PM MDT Wed Sep 23 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Thursday. The 
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and
  Gusty Winds will create erratic fire behavior for existing  
  fires and any new fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Southwest WY Fire Zones...277...279.
  In West Central WY Fire Zones...278...414...416.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater...Uinta.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette.

* WIND: West 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: 12 to 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s to low 80s in the lower
  elevations. Highs in the mid 60s  to mid 70s in the mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

WYZ280-281-283-285-288-289-300-241200-
/O.UPG.KRIW.FW.A.0017.200924T1800Z-200925T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0021.200924T1800Z-200925T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-South Bighorn Mountains-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-Casper Mountain-
221 PM MDT Wed Sep 23 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Thursday. The 
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and
  Gusty Winds will create erratic fire behavior for existing fires
  and any new fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...285...288...289...300.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Johnson...Washakie.
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.
  In West Central WY...Sublette.

* WIND: Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph. Higher
  gusts over 40 mph expected in zone 288.

* HUMIDITY: 11 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the middle to upper 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

WYZ275-276-282-286-287-241200-
/O.UPG.KRIW.FW.A.0017.200924T1800Z-200925T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0021.200924T1800Z-200925T0300Z/
North Big Horn Basin/Worland BLM-Cody Foothills-
South Big Horn Basin/Worland BLM-
Absaroka Mountains/North Shoshone NF-Owl Creek Mountains-
221 PM MDT Wed Sep 23 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Thursday. The 
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Gusty Winds will create erratic fire behavior for existing fires 
  and any new fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...282...287.
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....286.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Park...Washakie.

* WIND: West to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. 
  Gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected in the mountains.

* HUMIDITY: 13 to 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton
7 follow-up statements
692 
WWUS85 KRIW 240920
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
320 AM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

WYZ277>279-414-416-242300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.200924T1800Z-200925T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
Salt and Wyoming Ranges/West Zone Bridger Teton NF-
West Wind River Mountains/East Zone Bridger Teton NF-
320 AM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds will create erratic fire behavior and new 
  fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Southwest WY Fire Zones...277...279.
  In West Central WY Fire Zones...278...414...416.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater...Uinta.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette.

* WIND: West 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: 12 to 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s to low 80s in the lower 
  elevations. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s in the mountains. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

WYZ280-281-283-285-288-289-300-242300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.200924T1800Z-200925T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-South Bighorn Mountains-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-Casper Mountain-
320 AM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds will create erratic fire behavior and new 
  fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...285...288...289...300.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Johnson...Washakie.
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.
  In West Central WY...Sublette.

* WIND: Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph. Higher 
  gusts over 40 mph expected in zone 288.

* HUMIDITY: 11 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the middle to upper 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

WYZ275-276-282-286-287-242300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.200924T1800Z-200925T0300Z/
North Big Horn Basin/Worland BLM-Cody Foothills-
South Big Horn Basin/Worland BLM-
Absaroka Mountains/North Shoshone NF-Owl Creek Mountains-
320 AM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds will create erratic fire behavior and new 
  fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...282...287.
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....286.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Park...Washakie.

* WIND: West to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. 
  Gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected in the mountains.

* HUMIDITY: 13 to 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs ranging from the 70s in the mountains to the
  mid to upper 80s in the lower elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton
568 
WWUS85 KRIW 241801
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1201 PM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

WYZ277>279-414-416-250300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200925T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
Salt and Wyoming Ranges/West Zone Bridger Teton NF-
West Wind River Mountains/East Zone Bridger Teton NF-
1201 PM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds will create erratic fire behavior and new 
  fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Southwest WY Fire Zones...277...279.
  In West Central WY Fire Zones...278...414...416.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater...Uinta.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette.

* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

WYZ280-281-283-285-288-289-300-250300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200925T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-South Bighorn Mountains-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-Casper Mountain-
1201 PM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds will create erratic fire behavior and new 
  fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...285...288...289...300.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Johnson...Washakie.
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.
  In West Central WY...Sublette.

* WIND: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

WYZ275-276-282-286-287-250300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200925T0300Z/
North Big Horn Basin/Worland BLM-Cody Foothills-
South Big Horn Basin/Worland BLM-
Absaroka Mountains/North Shoshone NF-Owl Creek Mountains-
1201 PM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds will create erratic fire behavior and new 
  fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...282...287.
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....286.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Park...Washakie.

* WIND: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs around 80.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton
798 
WWUS85 KRIW 241928
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
128 PM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

WYZ277-279-250330-
/O.EXT.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200926T0100Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
128 PM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Gusty Winds will create erratic fire behavior for existing fires 
  and new fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Southwest WY...Fire Weather Zones 277 and 279.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater...Uinta.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln.

* WIND: West to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent Thursday. As low as 14 percent
  Friday.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s Thursday. Highs
  in the 70s Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

WYZ280-289-300-250330-
/O.EXT.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200926T0100Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-Casper Mountain-
128 PM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Gusty Winds will create erratic fire behavior for existing fires 
  and new fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 280...289 and 300.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.

* WIND: West to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: 11 to 14 percent Thursday. 14 to 16 percent Friday. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the low to mid 80s Thursday. Highs in the
  upper 70s to near 80 degrees Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

WYZ278-414-416-250300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200925T0300Z/
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Salt and Wyoming Ranges/West Zone Bridger Teton NF-
West Wind River Mountains/East Zone Bridger Teton NF-
128 PM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Gusty Winds will create erratic fire behavior for existing fires 
  and new fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In West Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 278...414 and 416.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette.

* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the middle to upper 70s in the lower
  elevations. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s in the mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

WYZ281-283-285-288-250300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200925T0300Z/
Johnson County/Casper BLM-Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
South Bighorn Mountains-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
128 PM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Gusty Winds will create erratic fire behavior for existing fires 
  and new fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zones...283...285...288.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Johnson...Washakie.
  In West Central WY...Sublette.

* WIND: West-southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: 10 to 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the middle to upper 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

WYZ275-276-282-286-287-250300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200925T0300Z/
North Big Horn Basin/Worland BLM-Cody Foothills-
South Big Horn Basin/Worland BLM-
Absaroka Mountains/North Shoshone NF-Owl Creek Mountains-
128 PM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds will create erratic fire behavior and new 
  fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...282...287.
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....286.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Park...Washakie.

* WIND: West to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. 
  Gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected in the mountains.

* HUMIDITY: 11 to 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 80s to near 90 degrees in the lower
  elevations. Highs in the upper 60s to middle 70s in the 
  mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton
524 
WWUS85 KRIW 250306
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
906 PM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

WYZ275-276-278-281>283-285>288-414-416-250415-
/O.EXP.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200925T0300Z/
North Big Horn Basin/Worland BLM-Cody Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
South Big Horn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-South Bighorn Mountains-
Absaroka Mountains/North Shoshone NF-Owl Creek Mountains-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
Salt and Wyoming Ranges/West Zone Bridger Teton NF-
West Wind River Mountains/East Zone Bridger Teton NF-
906 PM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Relative humidity has begun to increase, while winds have relaxed
across the area. Thus the warning has been allowed to expire.

$$

WYZ277-279-251515-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200926T0100Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
906 PM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds will create 
  erratic fire behavior and new fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Southwest WY...Fire Weather Zones 277 and 279.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater...Uinta.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln.

* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph during the day
  Friday.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent Friday afternoon.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

WYZ280-289-300-251515-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200926T0100Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-Casper Mountain-
906 PM MDT Thu Sep 24 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds will create 
  erratic fire behavior and new fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 280...289 and 300.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.

* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph during the day
  Friday.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent Friday afternoon.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton
102 
WWUS85 KRIW 250909
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
309 AM MDT Fri Sep 25 2020

WYZ277-279-260100-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200926T0100Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
309 AM MDT Fri Sep 25 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds will create 
  erratic fire behavior and new fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Southwest WY...Fire Weather Zones 277 and 279.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater...Uinta.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln.

* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

WYZ280-289-300-260100-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200926T0100Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-Casper Mountain-
309 AM MDT Fri Sep 25 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds will create 
  erratic fire behavior and new fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 280...289 and 300.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.

* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton
742 
WWUS85 KRIW 251805
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1205 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2020

WYZ277-279-260100-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200926T0100Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
1205 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Gusty Winds will create erratic fire behavior for existing fires 
  and new fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Southwest WY...Fire Weather Zones 277 and 279.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater...Uinta.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln.

* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: 12 to 16 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

WYZ280-289-300-260100-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200926T0100Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-Casper Mountain-
1205 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and Gusty
  Winds will create erratic fire behavior for existing fires and 
  new fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 280...289 and 300.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.

* WIND: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: 13 to 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s to near 80 degrees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton
940 
WWUS85 KRIW 260120
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
720 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2020

WYZ277-279-280-289-300-260230-
/O.EXP.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200926T0100Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
Natrona County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-Casper Mountain-
720 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Relative humidity is increasing, and will continue through the
night. Thus the Red Flag Warning has been allowed to expire.

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton

The office that day

Everything else NWS Riverton, WY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 22, 6:30 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementRIWFremont30 min
Sep 23, 2:43 AM MDTFire Weather WatchRIWBig Horn, Fremont, Hot Springs, Johnson, Lincoln, Natrona and 6 more12 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.