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High Wind Warning
Issued: 6:19 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Laramie County and Laramie Valley. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible which could reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage. &&
Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 5:30 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR STRONG WIND GUSTS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY WITH STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 430, 431, AND 437... The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 430, 431, and 437. * WIND...For the Red Flag Warning, 30 to 35 mph sustained winds gusting up to 60 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch, 20 to 30 mph sustained winds, gusting up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY...For the Red Flag Warning, 18 to 22 percent. For the Fire Weather Watch, 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Poor overnight humidity recoveries are expected for the duration of the Fire Weather Watch. Well above average temperatures are also expected which will contribute considerably to the dry conditions. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 5:30 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR STRONG WIND GUSTS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY WITH STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 430, 431, AND 437... The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 430, 431, and 437. * WIND...For the Red Flag Warning, 30 to 35 mph sustained winds gusting up to 60 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch, 20 to 30 mph sustained winds, gusting up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY...For the Red Flag Warning, 18 to 22 percent. For the Fire Weather Watch, 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Poor overnight humidity recoveries are expected for the duration of the Fire Weather Watch. Well above average temperatures are also expected which will contribute considerably to the dry conditions. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
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