Now Dangerous Fire Weather Condition For Central Wyoming

Now Dangerous Fire Weather Condition For Central Wyoming

Photo by Marcus Kauffman on Unsplash

Friday is going to be hot, dry, and windy in central Wyoming. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect on Friday for an area that includes Casper and a large area to the north of Casper.

Travelers in the area, especially those with towing units, should take extra care. Make sure that any chains do not drag or hit the ground, which might create sparks.

The weather in central Wyoming can change drastically in a matter of hours. Winds can pick up and die down, or be quite strong in certain locations.

In addition to fire danger, such hot temperatures in the 90s make for more challenging driving conditions. Check your vehicle's fluids and make sure you've got a summertime emergency kit up to date.

  • For Central Wyoming: A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.
  • The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
  • IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior.
  • AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY (Fire Weather Zone 280)
  • COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Natrona.
  • WIND: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
  • HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.
  • TEMPERATURES: Highs between 90 and 95.
  • PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur.
  • Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

"A Fire Weather Watch ndicates that critical fire weather conditions are possible but not imminent. These conditions include things like low relative humidity, strong winds, and dry fuels, which can lead to rapid fire spread." (National Weather Service)

Rock 96.7 logo
Get our free mobile app

The 10 Worst Airports For Weather Delays in America

The saviors of vacations at InsureMyTrip had their crack researchers analyze the latest Department of Transportation (DOT) date to determine which airports in the United States Mother Nature is most inclined to mess with. Here are InsureMyTrip's Top 10 Airports with the Highest Percentage of Weather Delays.

Gallery Credit: Scott Clow

10 Weather Myths We've All Fallen For

Didd you know heat lightning isn’t actually a real thing? It’s just regular lightning from a thunderstorm that’s too far away for you to hear the thunder or see the strike hit the ground. I know, my whole life has been a lie too. But wait, there’s more! Keep scrolling for even more weather myths we’ve all fallen for.

LOOK: The most expensive weather and climate disasters in recent decades

Stacker ranked the most expensive climate disasters by the billions since 1980 by the total cost of all damages, adjusted for inflation, based on 2021 data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The list starts with Hurricane Sally, which caused $7.3 billion in damages in 2020, and ends with a devastating 2005 hurricane that caused $170 billion in damage and killed at least 1,833 people. Keep reading to discover the 50 of the most expensive climate disasters in recent decades in the U.S.

Gallery Credit: KATELYN LEBOFF

Categories: Weather