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Red Flag Warning 21, NWS Riverton, WY

October 1, 202411 counties in Wyoming

NWS Riverton, WY issued this red flag warning at Oct 1, 2024, 2:13 AM MDT for 11 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Oct 1, 2024, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 32 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
Oct 1, 2024, 2:13 AM MDT (08:13 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 1, 2024, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
Oct 2, 2024, 8:00 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 08:15 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 00:00Z, 8.2 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 00:00Z on 2024-10-01Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2024-10-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 55 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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3335 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
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55 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
359 m²/s²
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The text

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894 
WWUS85 KRIW 010813
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
213 AM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

WYZ279-289-020000-
/O.UPG.KRIW.FW.A.0015.241001T1800Z-241002T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241001T1800Z-241003T0200Z/
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
213 AM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.
the Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....289.
  In Southwest WY Fire Zone....279.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause 
  erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 8 percent.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Wind will decrease and humidity will
  recover somewhat on Tuesday night.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-300-020000-
/O.UPG.KRIW.FW.A.0015.241001T1800Z-241002T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241001T1800Z-241003T0200Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Casper Mountain-
213 AM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.
the Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

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

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause 
  erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 8 percent.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Wind will decrease and humidity will
  recover somewhat on Tuesday night.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ285-288-020000-
/O.UPG.KRIW.FW.A.0015.241001T1800Z-241002T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241001T1800Z-241003T0200Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
213 AM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.
the Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 285 and 288.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause 
  erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Wind will decrease and humidity will
  recover somewhat on Tuesday night.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ278-020000-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0016.241002T1600Z-241003T0200Z/
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
213 AM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday
evening.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause 
  erratic fire behavior. 

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

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

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red
Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

WYZ283-020000-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0016.241002T1600Z-241003T0200Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
213 AM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday
evening.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause 
  erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 283.

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

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red
Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton
5 follow-up statements
543 
WWUS85 KRIW 011952
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
152 PM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

WYZ278-021400-
/O.UPG.KRIW.FW.A.0016.241002T1600Z-241003T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241002T1700Z-241003T0200Z/
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
152 PM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...Unseasonably Warm 
  Temperatures...Strong Gusty Winds...and Wind Shift with a Cold 
  Front could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* COLD FRONT: Notable wind shift Wednesday afternoon/evening,
  becoming northerly through Wednesday night.

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 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.

&&

$$

WYZ283-021400-
/O.UPG.KRIW.FW.A.0016.241002T1600Z-241003T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241002T2100Z-241003T0200Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
152 PM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 3 PM to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. the
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 283.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...Unseasonably Warm 
  Temperatures...Strong Gusty Winds...and Wind Shift with a Cold 
  Front could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* COLD FRONT: Notable wind shift Wednesday evening, becoming 
  northeasterly through Wednesday night.

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 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.

&&

$$

WYZ277-021400-
/O.EXB.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241002T1700Z-241003T0200Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
152 PM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Southwest WY...Fire Weather Zone 277.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...Unseasonably Warm
  Temperatures...Strong Gusty Winds...and Wind Shift with a Cold
  Front could cause erratic fire behavior.  

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 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.

&&

$$

WYZ279-289-021400-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
152 PM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....289.
  In Southwest WY Fire Zone....279.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...Unseasonably Warm 
  Temperatures...Strong Gusty Winds...and Wind Shift with a Cold 
  Front could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* COLD FRONT: Notable wind shift Wednesday evening/night, becoming
  northerly through Wednesday night.

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower 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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-300-021400-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Casper Mountain-
152 PM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...Unseasonably Warm 
  Temperatures...Strong Gusty Winds...and Wind Shift with a Cold 
  Front could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* COLD FRONT: Notable wind shift Wednesday afternoon/evening,
  becoming northerly through Wednesday night.

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 8 percent.

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

&&

$$

WYZ285-288-021400-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
152 PM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 285 and 288.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...Unseasonably Warm
  Temperatures...Strong Gusty Winds...and Wind Shift with a Cold
  Front could cause erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the mid 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.

&&

$$

WYZ281-021400-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0017.241002T1800Z-241003T0100Z/
Johnson County/Casper BLM-
152 PM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through
Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...Unseasonably Warm 
  Temperatures...Strong Gusty Winds...and Wind Shift with a Cold 
  Front could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 281.

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

* COLD FRONT: Notable wind shift Wednesday afternoon, becoming 
  northerly through Wednesday night.

* WIND: North 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs around 80.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red
Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton
904 
WWUS85 KRIW 020232
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
832 PM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

WYZ281-021300-
/O.UPG.KRIW.FW.A.0017.241002T1800Z-241003T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241002T1700Z-241003T0200Z/
Johnson County/Casper BLM-
832 PM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures... 
  Strong Gusty Winds...and a Wind Shift with a Cold Front could 
  cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 281.

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

* COLD FRONT: Gusty west winds in the southern part of Johnson
  County during the afternoon will quickly shift to north winds
  during the late afternoon and evening.
 
* WIND: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, then shifting to
  north at the same speeds.

* HUMIDITY: 10 to 15 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.

&&

$$

WYZ283-021300-
/O.EXT.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241002T1700Z-241003T0200Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
832 PM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 283.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: 10 to 15 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.

&&

$$

WYZ279-289-021300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
832 PM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....289.
  In Southwest WY Fire Zone....279.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-300-021300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Casper Mountain-
832 PM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures... 
  Strong Gusty Winds...and a Wind Shift with a Cold Front could 
  cause erratic fire behavior. 

* COLD FRONT: The cold front and wind shift is forecast to arrive 
  in the northern portions of Natrona county between 1700 and 1900 
  LT. 

* WIND: West to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph,
  then shifting to north at the same speeds.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 12 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.

&&

$$

WYZ285-288-021300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
832 PM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 285 and 288.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: 10 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.

&&

$$

WYZ278-021300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241002T1700Z-241003T0200Z/
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
832 PM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior.

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

* HUMIDITY: 10 to 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 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.

&&

$$

WYZ277-021300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241002T1700Z-241003T0200Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
832 PM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Southwest WY...Fire Weather Zone 277.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: 10 to 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 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
917 
WWUS85 KRIW 020744
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
144 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

WYZ279-289-030200-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
144 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....289.
  In Southwest WY Fire Zone....279.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* WIND: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-300-030200-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Casper Mountain-
144 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds...and a Wind Shift with a Cold Front could 
  cause erratic fire behavior. 

* COLD FRONT: The cold front and wind shift is forecast to arrive 
  in the northern portions of Natrona county between 1700 and 1900 
  LT. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 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.

&&

$$

WYZ285-288-030200-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
144 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 285 and 288.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 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.

&&

$$

WYZ278-030200-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241002T1700Z-241003T0200Z/
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
144 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 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.

&&

$$

WYZ283-030200-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241002T1700Z-241003T0200Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
144 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 283.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 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.

&&

$$

WYZ277-030200-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241002T1700Z-241003T0200Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
144 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Southwest WY...Fire Weather Zone 277.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* WIND: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 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.

&&

$$

WYZ281-030200-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241002T1700Z-241003T0200Z/
Johnson County/Casper BLM-
144 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures... 
  Strong Gusty Winds...and a Wind Shift with a Cold Front could 
  cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 281.

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

* COLD FRONT: Gusty west winds in the southern part of Johnson
  County during the afternoon will quickly shift to north winds
  during the late afternoon and evening.

* WIND: North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 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
131 
WWUS85 KRIW 021445
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
845 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

WYZ414>416-030100-
/O.EXB.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241002T1800Z-241003T0100Z/
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-
845 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM MDT this
evening.

* 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.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 60s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ279-289-030100-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
845 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....289.
  In Southwest WY Fire Zone....279.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-300-030100-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Casper Mountain-
845 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 8 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.

&&

$$

WYZ285-288-030100-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
845 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 285 and 288.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs around 70.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ278-030100-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241002T1700Z-241003T0200Z/
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
845 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 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.

&&

$$

WYZ283-030100-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241002T1700Z-241003T0200Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
845 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 283.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 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.

&&

$$

WYZ277-030100-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241002T1700Z-241003T0200Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
845 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Southwest WY...Fire Weather Zone 277.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 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.

&&

$$

WYZ281-030100-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0021.241002T1700Z-241003T0200Z/
Johnson County/Casper BLM-
845 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 281.

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

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 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
351 
WWUS85 KRIW 030142
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
742 PM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

WYZ279-289-032000-
/O.EXP.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0018.241004T1800Z-241005T0100Z/
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
742 PM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday
evening.

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....289.
  In Southwest WY Fire Zone....279.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause 
  erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red
Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

WYZ280-300-032000-
/O.EXP.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0018.241004T1800Z-241005T0100Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Casper Mountain-
742 PM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday
evening.

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

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause 
  erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 7 percent.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red
Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

WYZ278-032000-
/O.EXP.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0018.241004T1800Z-241005T0100Z/
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
742 PM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
FRIDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday
evening.

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

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause 
  erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 8 percent.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red
Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

WYZ277-032000-
/O.EXP.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0018.241004T1800Z-241005T0100Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
742 PM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
FRIDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday
evening.

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Southwest WY...Fire Weather Zone 277.

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause 
  erratic fire behavior. 

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red
Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

WYZ281-032000-
/O.EXP.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0018.241004T1800Z-241005T0100Z/
Johnson County/Casper BLM-
742 PM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday
evening.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause 
  erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 281.

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

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red
Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

WYZ285-288-030245-
/O.EXP.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
742 PM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

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

Winds have decreased this evening, and humidity levels continue to
rise. Thus the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire at 8 PM.

$$

WYZ283-030245-
/O.EXP.KRIW.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241003T0200Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
742 PM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024

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

Winds have decreased this evening, and humidity levels continue to
rise. Thus the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire at 8 PM.

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 1, 2:13 AM MDTFire Weather WatchRIWFremont, Lincoln, Sublette, Sweetwater12 hr
Oct 1, 1:52 PM MDTFire Weather WatchRIWJohnson7 hr

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