Hoiatused, Box Butte County Sheriff

Red Flag Warning issued June 5 at 11:47PM MDT until June 6 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 430 through 437. * WIND...South to southeast winds 20 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH. * HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry lightning will be possible with isolated storms during the afternoon and evening hours. 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.