The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty Winds...could cause erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Northwest WY...Fire Weather Zone 140. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Northwest WY...Yellowstone National Park. * WIND: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s.
Safety instructions
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.
