Severe Wildfire ● Closed

Fire Weather Watch issued September 13 at 1:07AM MDT until September 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY, United States of America

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The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through
Monday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 418-422, 432, and 433.

* WIND...West to Northwest winds 20 to 40 mph, gusts between 45 to
60 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Relative humidities as low as 13 to 18%.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionMiddle North Platte River Basin/Niobrara and Converse High Plains; North Laramie Range and Adjacent High Plains; North Laramie Valley/Shirley Basin; Ferris
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyFuture
Cap CertaintyPossible
Cap Expires2026-09-13T18:00:00-06:00

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About this location

The agency did not publish coordinates for this warning. The pin is the centre of the country, not the location of the event — read the area name, not the map, for where it applies.

Area as the agency stated it: Middle North Platte River Basin/Niobrara and Converse High Plains; North Laramie Range and Adjacent High Plains; North Laramie Valley/Shirley Basin; Ferris

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What to do

Follow the instructions issued by WMO Alert Hub (national weather services) and your local emergency services. The guidance below is background.

Defensible space, evacuation go-bags, smoke protection, and returning home safely after a wildfire.

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