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Red Flag Warning 13, NWS Cheyenne, WY

July 8, 2021

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this red flag warning at Jul 8, 2021, 2:40 AM MDT. It took effect at Jul 9, 2021, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 8, 2021, 2:40 AM MDT (08:40 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 9, 2021, 11:00 AM MDT
Expired
Jul 9, 2021, 8:00 PM MDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

The text

As transmitted.

498 
WWUS85 KCYS 080840
RFWCYS

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
240 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY
FWZ 301...302...304...305...307...308 AND 309...

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY 
FWZ 304...305...307... AND 308...

WYZ305-307-308-090000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.FW.A.0010.210709T1700Z-210710T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.FW.W.0013.210709T1700Z-210710T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.FW.W.0012.210708T1700Z-210709T0200Z/
Sierra Madre Range/Medicine Bow NF-Snowy Range/Medicine Bow NF-
Laramie Valley/Shirley Basin-
240 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 301, 302, 305, 307, AND 308... 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR 
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 305, 307, AND 
308...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Friday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 


* WIND...West to southwest winds of 20 to 25 mph sustained with 
  gusts to 36 mph. 

* HUMIDITY...12 to 15 percent.

* HAINES...5 to 6.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.


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.

&&

$$

WYZ304-090000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.FW.W.0013.210709T1700Z-210710T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.FW.W.0012.210708T1700Z-210709T0200Z/
Southwest Carbon County-
240 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONE 304... 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR 
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 304...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Friday. 

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. Fire
Weather Watch is in effect for gusty winds and low humidity
Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 304.

* WIND...West to southwest winds of 20 to 25 mph sustained with 
  gusts to 36 mph.

* HUMIDITY...12 to 15 percent.

* HAINES...5 to 6.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
may develop. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.

&&

$$

WYZ301-302-309-090000-
/O.CON.KCYS.FW.W.0012.210708T1700Z-210709T0200Z/
Niobrara/Lower Elevations of Converse/Thunder Basin National
Grassland-North Laramie Range/Medicine Bow NF-
South Laramie Range/Medicine Bow NF-
240 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 301, 302, AND 309...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 301...302 and 309.

* WIND...West to southwest winds of 20 to 25 mph sustained with 
  gusts to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...12 to 15 percent.

* HAINES...5 to 6.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
148 
WWUS85 KCYS 082132
RFWCYS

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
332 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING THIS AFTERNOON FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST 
WYOMING...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FRIDAY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL
WYOMING...

WYZ304-305-307-308-090545-
/O.CON.KCYS.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210709T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.FW.W.0013.210709T1700Z-210710T0200Z/
Southwest Carbon County-Sierra Madre Range/Medicine Bow NF-
Snowy Range/Medicine Bow NF-Laramie Valley/Shirley Basin-
332 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR 
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 304...305...307...and 308.

* WIND...West to southwest winds of 20 to 25 mph sustained with
  gusts to 35 mph. 

* HUMIDITY...12 to 15 percent.

* HAINES...5 to 6.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ301-302-309-090200-
/O.CON.KCYS.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210709T0200Z/
Niobrara/Lower Elevations of Converse/Thunder Basin National
Grassland-North Laramie Range/Medicine Bow NF-
South Laramie Range/Medicine Bow NF-
332 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 301, 302,
AND 309...

* WIND...West to southwest winds of 20 to 25 mph sustained with 
  gusts to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...12 to 15 percent.

* HAINES...5 to 6.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$
824 
WWUS85 KCYS 090139
RFWCYS

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
739 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FRIDAY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL
WYOMING...

WYZ304-305-307-308-090945-
/O.EXP.KCYS.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210709T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.FW.W.0013.210709T1700Z-210710T0200Z/
Southwest Carbon County-Sierra Madre Range/Medicine Bow NF-
Snowy Range/Medicine Bow NF-Laramie Valley/Shirley Basin-
739 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...

Gusty winds have decreased over the last hour over southeast
Wyoming. Therefore, will allow the Red Flag Warning for this
afternoon to expire on time. The Red Flag Warning for Friday
remains in effect beginning at 1100 AM MDT.  

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.

&&

$$

WYZ301-302-309-090245-
/O.EXP.KCYS.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210709T0200Z/
Niobrara/Lower Elevations of Converse/Thunder Basin National
Grassland-North Laramie Range/Medicine Bow NF-
South Laramie Range/Medicine Bow NF-
739 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Gusty winds have decreased over the last hour over southeast
Wyoming. Therefore, will allow the Red Flag Warning to expire on 
time.

$$

TT
945 
WWUS85 KCYS 090905
RFWCYS

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
305 AM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FRIDAY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL
WYOMING FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY
WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...

WYZ304-305-307-308-100200-
/O.CON.KCYS.FW.W.0013.210709T1700Z-210710T0200Z/
Southwest Carbon County-Sierra Madre Range/Medicine Bow NF-
Snowy Range/Medicine Bow NF-Laramie Valley/Shirley Basin-
305 AM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 304, 305, 307, AND 308...

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.

&&

$$
975 
WWUS85 KCYS 100138
RFWCYS

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
738 PM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

WYZ304-305-307-308-100245-
/O.EXP.KCYS.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210710T0200Z/
Southwest Carbon County-Sierra Madre Range/Medicine Bow NF-
Snowy Range/Medicine Bow NF-Laramie Valley/Shirley Basin-
738 PM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY
WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 304, 305, 307, AND 
308...

Winds will continue to decrease this evening, so the Red Flag
Warning will be allowed to expire at 8 PM.

$$

Rubin

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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.