Lander, WY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

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

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

* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY Fire Zone....288.
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.
In West Central WY...Sublette.

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

* WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 to 15 percent, especially at elevations
below 10,000 feet. RH recovery will be poor at elevations below
9,000 feet.

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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