####018001161####
WWUS85 KCYS 220749

RFWCYS



URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Cheyenne WY

149 AM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024



WYZ428-221600-

/O.NEW.KCYS.FW.W.0011.240422T1800Z-240423T0100Z/

Southern Laramie Valley-

149 AM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024



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

EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE 

WEATHER ZONE 428...



The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag

Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM MDT this

evening. 



* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 428. Mainly for Interstate 80

  and areas northward.



* WIND...West winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts over 50 MPH possible.



* HUMIDITY...12 to 15 percent.



* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 

  Outdoor burning is not recommended.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions

are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of

strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can

contribute to extreme fire behavior.



&&



$$