Wetter-Warnungen, Big Cedar Ridge

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 11 at 9:14AM MDT until July 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures from 100 to 110 degrees below 6,000 feet and 90 to 100 degrees between 6,000 and 7,500 feet each day. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, south central, southwest, and west central Wyoming. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM MDT Monday. The hottest temperatures are expected on Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Red Flag Warning issued July 12 at 12:33AM MDT until July 12 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY * IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283. In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...281...282. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Johnson...Park Washakie. * WIND: Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 4 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs 98 to 110. 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.