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Fire Weather Watch 0003
Issued by the Riverton Forecast Office

Action Issued Starts Expiration
New 2026-03-27 02:24:44 2026-03-28 13:00:00 2026-03-30 22:00:00
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Action: New
Issued At: 2026-03-27 02:24:44

589 
WWUS85 KRIW 270724
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

WYZ277>279-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Southwest WY Fire Zones...277...279.
  In West Central WY Fire Zone....278.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater...Uinta.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette.

* WIND: West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent. RH recovery will be fair Saturday
  and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 60s to middle 70s. Lows in the 
  mid 30s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-289-300-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-Casper Mountain-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 280...289 and 300.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent. RH recovery will be fair to poor
  Saturday and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower to middle 70s. Lows in the 40s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ283-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 283.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent. RH recovery will be poor 
  Saturday and Sunday nights.  

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 40s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 276.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In North Central WY...Park.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent. RH recovery will be poor 
  Saturday and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ285-287-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-Owl Creek Mountains-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....285.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....287.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Johnson...Washakie.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 percent. RH recovery will be poor 
  Saturday and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton


Action: New
Issued At: 2026-03-27 02:24:44

589 
WWUS85 KRIW 270724
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

WYZ277>279-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Southwest WY Fire Zones...277...279.
  In West Central WY Fire Zone....278.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater...Uinta.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette.

* WIND: West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent. RH recovery will be fair Saturday
  and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 60s to middle 70s. Lows in the 
  mid 30s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-289-300-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-Casper Mountain-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 280...289 and 300.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent. RH recovery will be fair to poor
  Saturday and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower to middle 70s. Lows in the 40s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ283-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 283.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent. RH recovery will be poor 
  Saturday and Sunday nights.  

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 40s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 276.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In North Central WY...Park.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent. RH recovery will be poor 
  Saturday and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ285-287-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-Owl Creek Mountains-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....285.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....287.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Johnson...Washakie.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 percent. RH recovery will be poor 
  Saturday and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton


Action: New
Issued At: 2026-03-27 02:24:44

589 
WWUS85 KRIW 270724
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

WYZ277>279-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Southwest WY Fire Zones...277...279.
  In West Central WY Fire Zone....278.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater...Uinta.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette.

* WIND: West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent. RH recovery will be fair Saturday
  and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 60s to middle 70s. Lows in the 
  mid 30s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-289-300-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-Casper Mountain-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 280...289 and 300.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent. RH recovery will be fair to poor
  Saturday and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower to middle 70s. Lows in the 40s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ283-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 283.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent. RH recovery will be poor 
  Saturday and Sunday nights.  

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 40s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 276.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In North Central WY...Park.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent. RH recovery will be poor 
  Saturday and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ285-287-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-Owl Creek Mountains-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....285.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....287.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Johnson...Washakie.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 percent. RH recovery will be poor 
  Saturday and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton


Action: New
Issued At: 2026-03-27 02:24:44

589 
WWUS85 KRIW 270724
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

WYZ277>279-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Southwest WY Fire Zones...277...279.
  In West Central WY Fire Zone....278.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater...Uinta.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette.

* WIND: West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent. RH recovery will be fair Saturday
  and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 60s to middle 70s. Lows in the 
  mid 30s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-289-300-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-Casper Mountain-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 280...289 and 300.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent. RH recovery will be fair to poor
  Saturday and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower to middle 70s. Lows in the 40s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ283-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 283.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent. RH recovery will be poor 
  Saturday and Sunday nights.  

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 40s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 276.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In North Central WY...Park.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent. RH recovery will be poor 
  Saturday and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ285-287-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-Owl Creek Mountains-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....285.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....287.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Johnson...Washakie.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 percent. RH recovery will be poor 
  Saturday and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton


Action: New
Issued At: 2026-03-27 02:24:44

589 
WWUS85 KRIW 270724
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

WYZ277>279-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Southwest WY Fire Zones...277...279.
  In West Central WY Fire Zone....278.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater...Uinta.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette.

* WIND: West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent. RH recovery will be fair Saturday
  and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 60s to middle 70s. Lows in the 
  mid 30s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-289-300-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-Casper Mountain-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 280...289 and 300.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent. RH recovery will be fair to poor
  Saturday and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower to middle 70s. Lows in the 40s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ283-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 283.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent. RH recovery will be poor 
  Saturday and Sunday nights.  

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 40s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In North Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 276.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In North Central WY...Park.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent. RH recovery will be poor 
  Saturday and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ285-287-272300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.A.0003.260328T1800Z-260331T0300Z/
South Bighorn Mountains-Owl Creek Mountains-
124 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and 
  Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. 

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....285.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....287.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: 
  In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
  In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Johnson...Washakie.

* WIND: Saturday and Sunday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 
        35 mph.
        Monday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 percent. RH recovery will be poor 
  Saturday and Sunday nights. 

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton



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