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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:31 PM Feb. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND DRY CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 430, 431, 432, 433, 435, 436, AND 437... The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Thursday to 6 PM MST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 430, 431, 432, 433, 435, 436, and 437. * WIND...West to northwest winds 20 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 35 MPH on Thursday. Stronger winds expected on Friday with gusts over 45 MPH possible. * HUMIDITY...10 to 20 percent, with the lowest relative humidity expected Friday. Poor overnight humidity recoveries are expected Thursday night. * HIGHEST THREAT...The most critical fire weather conditions are expected along the Interstate 80 corridor east of the Laramie Range into the southern Nebraska Panhandle. The driest conditions are expected here with some of the strongest winds. * 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. &&
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