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Red Flag Warning 4, NWS Riverton, WY

July 7, 202111 counties in Wyoming

NWS Riverton, WY issued this red flag warning at Jul 7, 2021, 1:32 PM MDT for 11 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Jul 8, 2021, 1:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 32 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
Jul 7, 2021, 1:32 PM MDT (19:32 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 8, 2021, 1:00 PM MDT
Expired
Jul 9, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Riverton, WY

Counties 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), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:32 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
Jul 9, 5:36 PM MDTHAIL 114 E Buffalo, WYWINDS TO AROUND 20 MPH WITH QUARTER-SIZED HAIL.

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, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 44 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 2021-07-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 10 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-07-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 25 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
10 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-294 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2712 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
25 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
27 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

302 
WWUS85 KRIW 071932
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
132 PM MDT Wed Jul 7 2021

WYZ277-279-081245-
/O.UPG.KRIW.FW.A.0002.210708T1900Z-210710T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210710T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
132 PM MDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 9 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Thursday to 9 PM MDT Friday.
the Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty
  Winds will create erratic fire behavior with any 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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 8 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs around 90. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ278-081245-
/O.UPG.KRIW.FW.A.0002.210708T1900Z-210710T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210710T0300Z/
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
132 PM MDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 9 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Thursday to 9 PM MDT Friday.
the Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty
  Winds will create erratic fire behavior with any fire starts.

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In West Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 278.

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

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 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.

&&

$$

WYZ414>416-081245-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210710T0300Z/
Salt and Wyoming Ranges/West Zone Bridger Teton NF-
North Zone Bridger Teton NF and Grand Teton NP-
West Wind River Mountains/East Zone Bridger Teton NF-
132 PM MDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 9 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Thursday to 9 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty
  Winds will create erratic fire behavior with any fire starts.

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....415.
  In West Central WY Fire Zones...414...416.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In North Central WY...Park.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette...Teton.

* WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs 80 to 90 in the lower elevations, and 70 to 
  80 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.

&&

$$

WYZ283-288-081245-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210710T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
132 PM MDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 9 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Thursday to 9 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty
  Winds will create erratic fire behavior with any fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 283 and 288.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In West Central WY...Sublette.

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 90s in the lower elevations, and 75 to
  85 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.

&&

$$

WYZ286-287-081245-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210709T0300Z/
Absaroka Mountains/North Shoshone NF-Owl Creek Mountains-
132 PM MDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty
  Winds will create erratic fire behavior with any fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....287.
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....286.

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

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 15 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.

&&

$$

WYZ285-081245-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210709T0300Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-
132 PM MDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty
  Winds will create erratic fire behavior with any fire starts. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 285.

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

* WIND: Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-300-081245-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210709T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Casper Mountain-
132 PM MDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty 
  Winds will create erratic fire behavior with any fire starts.

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

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Natrona.

* WIND: Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 90s.

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.

&&

$$

21
7 follow-up statements
657 
WWUS85 KRIW 080918
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
318 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

WYZ277-279-082200-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210710T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
318 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts up to 50
  mph possible Friday. 

* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs around 90. Lows in the upper 50s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ278-082200-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210710T0300Z/
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
318 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In West Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 278.

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

* WIND: Today: West to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40
  mph.  Friday: Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the lower 50s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ414>416-082200-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210710T0300Z/
Salt and Wyoming Ranges/West Zone Bridger Teton NF-
North Zone Bridger Teton NF and Grand Teton NP-
West Wind River Mountains/East Zone Bridger Teton NF-
318 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....415.
  In West Central WY Fire Zones...414...416.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In North Central WY...Park.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette...Teton.

* WIND: Today: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. 
        Friday: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the upper 40s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ283-288-082200-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210710T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
318 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 283 and 288.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In West Central WY...Sublette.

* WIND: Today: Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs around 90. Lows in the upper 50s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ286-287-082200-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210709T0300Z/
Absaroka Mountains/North Shoshone NF-Owl Creek Mountains-
318 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....287.
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....286.

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

* WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 14 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.

&&

$$

WYZ285-082200-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210709T0300Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-
318 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 285.

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

* WIND: Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-300-082200-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210709T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Casper Mountain-
318 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Natrona.

* WIND: Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 90s.

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
982 
WWUS85 KRIW 081505
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
905 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

WYZ276-090300-
/O.EXA.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210709T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-
905 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT
this evening.

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 276.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In North Central WY...Park.

* WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 90s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ286-287-090315-
/O.EXT.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210710T0300Z/
Absaroka Mountains/North Shoshone NF-Owl Creek Mountains-
905 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM
MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....287.
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....286.

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

* WIND: Today, west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. On
  Friday, west to northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 14 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.

&&

$$

WYZ285-090315-
/O.EXT.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210710T0300Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-
905 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM
MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 285.

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

* WIND: Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs 85 to 90.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-300-090315-
/O.EXT.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210710T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Casper Mountain-
905 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM
MDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Natrona.

* WIND: West to northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 90s in the lower elevations, and 
  in the upper 80s on Casper Mountain.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ277-279-090315-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210710T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
905 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty
  Winds will create erratic fire behavior with any 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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts up to 50 
  mph possible Friday.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 90s. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ278-090315-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210710T0300Z/
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
905 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In West Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 278.

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

* WIND: Today: West to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 
  mph. Friday: Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. 

* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs around 90.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ414>416-090315-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210710T0300Z/
Salt and Wyoming Ranges/West Zone Bridger Teton NF-
North Zone Bridger Teton NF and Grand Teton NP-
West Wind River Mountains/East Zone Bridger Teton NF-
905 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....415.
  In West Central WY Fire Zones...414...416.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In North Central WY...Park.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette...Teton.

* WIND: Today: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Friday: 
  West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 80s in the lower elevations, and in
  the 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.

&&

$$

WYZ283-288-090315-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.210708T1900Z-210710T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
905 AM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA:
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 283 and 288.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In West Central WY...Sublette.

* WIND: Today: Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 90s. 

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.

&&

$$

Team Riverton/21
027 
WWUS85 KRIW 081943
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
143 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

WYZ277-279-091300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
143 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty
  Winds will create erratic fire behavior with any 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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Gusts up to 50 
  mph on Friday.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 7 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 90s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ278-091300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
143 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In West Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 278.

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

* WIND: West to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  this afternoon and evening. On Friday, northwest winds 20 to 30 
  mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 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.

&&

$$

WYZ414>416-091300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Salt and Wyoming Ranges/West Zone Bridger Teton NF-
North Zone Bridger Teton NF and Grand Teton NP-
West Wind River Mountains/East Zone Bridger Teton NF-
143 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....415.
  In West Central WY Fire Zones...414...416.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In North Central WY...Park.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette...Teton.

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 80s in the lower elevations, and in
  the 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.

&&

$$

WYZ283-288-091300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
143 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 283 and 288.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In West Central WY...Sublette.

* WIND: West to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 90s in the lower elevations and 75
  to 85 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.

&&

$$

WYZ286-287-091300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Absaroka Mountains/North Shoshone NF-Owl Creek Mountains-
143 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....287.
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....286.

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

* WIND: West to northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. 

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to 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.

&&

$$

WYZ285-091300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-
143 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 285.

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

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-300-091300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Casper Mountain-
143 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Natrona.

* WIND: West to northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 90s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-090300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210709T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-
143 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

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

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 276 especially south of 
  Cody.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In North Central WY...Park.

* WIND: West to northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs around 90.

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.

&&

$$

Team Riverton/21
989 
WWUS85 KRIW 090238
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
838 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

WYZ276-090345-
/O.EXP.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210709T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-
838 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Wind speeds will be decreasing after 9 PM this evening along with 
a gradual rise in humidity as temperatures cool off this evening. 

$$

WYZ277-279-091300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
838 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...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 7 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Lows in the upper 50s. Highs around 90.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ278-091300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
838 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In West Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 278.

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

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 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.

&&

$$

WYZ414>416-091300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Salt and Wyoming Ranges/West Zone Bridger Teton NF-
North Zone Bridger Teton NF and Grand Teton NP-
West Wind River Mountains/East Zone Bridger Teton NF-
838 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....415.
  In West Central WY Fire Zones...414...416.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In North Central WY...Park.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette...Teton.

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Lows in the upper 40s. 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.

&&

$$

WYZ283-288-091300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
838 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 283 and 288.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In West Central WY...Sublette.

* WIND: Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 8 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the 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.

&&

$$

WYZ286-287-091300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Absaroka Mountains/North Shoshone NF-Owl Creek Mountains-
838 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....287.
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....286.

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

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Lows in the lower 50s. 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.

&&

$$

WYZ285-091300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-
838 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 285.

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

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Lows in the upper 50s. 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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-300-091300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Casper Mountain-
838 PM MDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Natrona.

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Lows around 60. Highs around 90.

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
386 
WWUS85 KRIW 090935
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
335 AM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

WYZ277-279-092145-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
335 AM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...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 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 7 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 90s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ278-092145-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
335 AM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In West Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 278.

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

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 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.

&&

$$

WYZ414>416-092145-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Salt and Wyoming Ranges/West Zone Bridger Teton NF-
North Zone Bridger Teton NF and Grand Teton NP-
West Wind River Mountains/East Zone Bridger Teton NF-
335 AM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....415.
  In West Central WY Fire Zones...414...416.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In North Central WY...Park.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette...Teton.

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 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.

&&

$$

WYZ283-288-092145-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
335 AM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 283 and 288.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In West Central WY...Sublette.

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 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.

&&

$$

WYZ286-287-092145-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Absaroka Mountains/North Shoshone NF-Owl Creek Mountains-
335 AM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....287.
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....286.

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

* WIND: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 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.

&&

$$

WYZ285-092145-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-
335 AM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 285.

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

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-300-092145-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Casper Mountain-
335 AM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

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

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

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Natrona.

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs around 90.

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
753 
WWUS85 KRIW 091853
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1253 PM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

WYZ277-279-100300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
1253 PM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty
  Winds will create erratic fire behavior with any 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 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 7 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 90s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ278-100300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
1253 PM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In West Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 278.

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

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 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.

&&

$$

WYZ414>416-100300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Salt and Wyoming Ranges/West Zone Bridger Teton NF-
North Zone Bridger Teton NF and Grand Teton NP-
West Wind River Mountains/East Zone Bridger Teton NF-
1253 PM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....415.
  In West Central WY Fire Zones...414...416.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In North Central WY...Park.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette...Teton.

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid to upper 80s in the lower
  elevations, and 70 to 80 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.

&&

$$

WYZ283-288-100300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
1253 PM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 283 and 288.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.
  In West Central WY...Sublette.

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs 85 to 95 in the lower elevations, and 75 to
  85 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.

&&

$$

WYZ286-287-100300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Absaroka Mountains/North Shoshone NF-Owl Creek Mountains-
1253 PM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....287.
  In Northwest WY Fire Zone....286.

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

* WIND: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 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.

&&

$$

WYZ285-100300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-
1253 PM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 285.

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

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower to mid 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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-300-100300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Casper Mountain-
1253 PM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

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

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

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Natrona.

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 90s.

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.

&&

$$

Team Riverton/21
703 
WWUS85 KRIW 100308
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
908 PM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

WYZ277>280-283-285>288-300-414>416-100415-
/O.EXP.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
Natrona County/Casper 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-
Casper Mountain-Salt and Wyoming Ranges/West Zone Bridger Teton NF-
North Zone Bridger Teton NF and Grand Teton NP-
West Wind River Mountains/East Zone Bridger Teton NF-
908 PM MDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Relative humidities have recovered this evening, and although 
winds will remain breezy during the early overnight hours, fire 
danger has greatly decreased.

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 6, 6:37 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementRIWHot Springs23 min
Jul 6, 7:03 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementRIWHot Springs27 min
Jul 7, 1:40 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementRIWBig Horn35 min
Jul 7, 2:52 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementRIWHot Springs23 min
Jul 7, 2:55 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementRIWHot Springs35 min
Jul 7, 3:23 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementRIWWashakie37 min
Jul 7, 3:57 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementRIWWashakie33 min
Jul 7, 4:02 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementRIWJohnson13 min

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