Red Flag Warning Issued for Nebraska and Wyoming High Plains; 70 MPH Gusts Forecast
NWS Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning for Saturday, March 14, for parts of Nebraska and Wyoming due to low humidity and wind gusts up to 70 mph.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions. The alert was issued on March 13 and is scheduled to be in effect throughout the day on Saturday, March 14.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts Fire Weather Zones 418 and 435, which include the following geographic regions:
- Nebraska: Box Butte, South Sioux, and the Niobrara River region.
- Wyoming/Nebraska: Middle North Platte River Basin, Niobrara, and Converse High Plains.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected zones are advised that any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. 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. Residents should prepare accordingly.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: West winds between 30 to 45 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 70 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are forecast to fall between 13 and 18 percent.
- Impacts: Critical conditions will support rapid fire growth and extreme behavior.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 10:00 AM MDT to 8:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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