NWS Riverton WY Issues Red Flag Warning for Central and Southwest Wyoming

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for portions of Central and Southwest Wyoming until August 3 at 9:00 PM MDT. The National Weather Service in Riverton warns of critical fire weather conditions due to low humidities (5-10%), hot temperatures (highs in the 90s), and strong gusty winds (15-25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph). These conditions could lead to erratic fire behavior and rapid spread. Affected counties include Fremont, Natrona, Sweetwater, Uinta, Lincoln, and Sublette.