Red Flag Warning Issued for Laramie Foothills and Southeast Wyoming Through Saturday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning for several fire weather zones in Wyoming. The alert is currently in effect and will remain active until 6:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions in Wyoming:

• Laramie Foothills and High Plains
• Laramie East High Plains
• Bordeaux, Chugwater, and Wheatland
• Goshen and the Middle-Lower North Platte River Basin

The National Weather Service notes that the highest threat is located along the I-80 corridor.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended during this period. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly due to the extreme conditions. A Red Flag Warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. Residents should prepare for extreme fire behavior.

Expected Conditions

The region is facing a dangerous combination of strong winds and low relative humidity:

• Wind: On Thursday, west winds are expected between 30 to 50 mph, with gusts reaching up to 90 mph. On Friday and Saturday, west winds will persist at 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.
• Humidity: Relative humidity levels will drop between 15 and 22 percent, with overnight recoveries as low as 39 percent.
• Temperature: Warm temperatures are expected to contribute to the hazardous conditions.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 11:39 AM MDT on Thursday, March 12, and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14.