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Fire Weather Warning 0005
Issued by the Riverton Forecast Office

Action Issued Starts Expiration
New 2026-03-20 03:02:46 2026-03-20 19:00:00 2026-03-21 22:00:00
New 2026-03-20 03:02:46 2026-03-20 19:00:00 2026-03-21 22:00:00
New 2026-03-20 03:02:46 2026-03-20 19:00:00 2026-03-21 22:00:00
Time Extended 2026-03-20 06:11:53 2026-03-20 06:11:00 2026-03-21 22:00:00
Time Extended 2026-03-20 06:11:53 2026-03-20 06:11:00 2026-03-21 22:00:00
Time Extended 2026-03-20 06:11:53 2026-03-20 06:11:00 2026-03-21 22:00:00
Continued 2026-03-20 14:37:53 2026-03-21 22:00:00
Continued 2026-03-20 14:37:53 2026-03-21 22:00:00
Continued 2026-03-20 14:37:53 2026-03-21 22:00:00
Continued 2026-03-21 01:35:46 2026-03-21 22:00:00
Continued 2026-03-21 01:35:46 2026-03-21 22:00:00
Continued 2026-03-21 01:35:46 2026-03-21 22:00:00
Time and Area Extended 2026-03-21 01:35:46 2026-03-21 12:00:00 2026-03-21 22:00:00
Cancelled 2026-03-21 21:42:39 2026-03-21 22:00:00


Action: New
Issued At: 2026-03-20 03:02:46

728 
WWUS85 KRIW 200802
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
202 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

WYZ277>279-210000-
/O.CAN.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260321T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
202 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT
Saturday.

* 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 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 to 30 mph Friday; 20
  to 30 mph with gusts to 40 to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-282-283-287-210000-
/O.CAN.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260321T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-Owl Creek Mountains-
202 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT
Saturday.

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....283.
  In North Central WY Fire Zones...276...282...287.

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

* WIND: West to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 to 30 mph 
  Friday; west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to middle 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-281-289-210000-
/O.CAN.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260321T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
202 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT
Saturday.

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zones...280...289.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.

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

* WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph Friday; west
  to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton


Action: New
Issued At: 2026-03-20 03:02:46

728 
WWUS85 KRIW 200802
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
202 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

WYZ277>279-210000-
/O.CAN.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260321T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
202 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT
Saturday.

* 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 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 to 30 mph Friday; 20
  to 30 mph with gusts to 40 to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-282-283-287-210000-
/O.CAN.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260321T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-Owl Creek Mountains-
202 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT
Saturday.

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....283.
  In North Central WY Fire Zones...276...282...287.

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

* WIND: West to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 to 30 mph 
  Friday; west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to middle 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-281-289-210000-
/O.CAN.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260321T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
202 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT
Saturday.

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zones...280...289.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.

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

* WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph Friday; west
  to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton


Action: New
Issued At: 2026-03-20 03:02:46

728 
WWUS85 KRIW 200802
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
202 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

WYZ277>279-210000-
/O.CAN.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260321T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
202 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT
Saturday.

* 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 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 to 30 mph Friday; 20
  to 30 mph with gusts to 40 to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-282-283-287-210000-
/O.CAN.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260321T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-Owl Creek Mountains-
202 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT
Saturday.

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....283.
  In North Central WY Fire Zones...276...282...287.

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

* WIND: West to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 to 30 mph 
  Friday; west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to middle 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-281-289-210000-
/O.CAN.KRIW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260321T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
202 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT
Saturday.

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zones...280...289.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.

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

* WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph Friday; west
  to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton


Action: Time Extended
Issued At: 2026-03-20 06:11:53

915 
WWUS85 KRIW 201111
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
511 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

WYZ277>279-210000-
/O.EXT.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260320T1111Z-260322T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
511 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* 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 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 to 30 mph Friday; 20
  to 30 mph with gusts to 40 to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-282-283-287-210000-
/O.EXT.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260320T1111Z-260322T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-Owl Creek Mountains-
511 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....283.
  In North Central WY Fire Zones...276...282...287.

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

* WIND: West to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 to 30 mph 
  Friday; west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to middle 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-281-289-210000-
/O.EXT.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260320T1111Z-260322T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
511 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zones...280...289.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.

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

* WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph Friday; west
  to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 10 to 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton


Action: Time Extended
Issued At: 2026-03-20 06:11:53

915 
WWUS85 KRIW 201111
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
511 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

WYZ277>279-210000-
/O.EXT.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260320T1111Z-260322T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
511 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* 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 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 to 30 mph Friday; 20
  to 30 mph with gusts to 40 to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-282-283-287-210000-
/O.EXT.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260320T1111Z-260322T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-Owl Creek Mountains-
511 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....283.
  In North Central WY Fire Zones...276...282...287.

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

* WIND: West to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 to 30 mph 
  Friday; west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to middle 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-281-289-210000-
/O.EXT.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260320T1111Z-260322T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
511 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zones...280...289.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.

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

* WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph Friday; west
  to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 10 to 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton


Action: Time Extended
Issued At: 2026-03-20 06:11:53

915 
WWUS85 KRIW 201111
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
511 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

WYZ277>279-210000-
/O.EXT.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260320T1111Z-260322T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
511 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* 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 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 to 30 mph Friday; 20
  to 30 mph with gusts to 40 to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-282-283-287-210000-
/O.EXT.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260320T1111Z-260322T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-Owl Creek Mountains-
511 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....283.
  In North Central WY Fire Zones...276...282...287.

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

* WIND: West to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 to 30 mph 
  Friday; west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to middle 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-281-289-210000-
/O.EXT.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260320T1111Z-260322T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
511 AM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zones...280...289.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.

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

* WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph Friday; west
  to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 10 to 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-03-20 14:37:53

082 
WWUS85 KRIW 201937
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
137 PM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

WYZ277>279-211300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
137 PM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* 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 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph today; 20 to 30
  mph with gusts to 40 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 70s.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Conditions are expected to improve during the
  overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-282-283-287-211300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-Owl Creek Mountains-
137 PM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....283.
  In North Central WY Fire Zones...276...282...287.

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

* WIND: West to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 to 30 mph
  today; west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to middle 80s.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Conditions are expected to improve during the
  overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-281-289-211300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
137 PM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zones...280...289.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.

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

* WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph today; west
  to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Conditions are expected to improve during the
  overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-03-20 14:37:53

082 
WWUS85 KRIW 201937
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
137 PM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

WYZ277>279-211300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
137 PM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* 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 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph today; 20 to 30
  mph with gusts to 40 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 70s.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Conditions are expected to improve during the
  overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-282-283-287-211300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-Owl Creek Mountains-
137 PM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....283.
  In North Central WY Fire Zones...276...282...287.

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

* WIND: West to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 to 30 mph
  today; west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to middle 80s.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Conditions are expected to improve during the
  overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-281-289-211300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
137 PM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zones...280...289.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.

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

* WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph today; west
  to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Conditions are expected to improve during the
  overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-03-20 14:37:53

082 
WWUS85 KRIW 201937
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
137 PM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

WYZ277>279-211300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
137 PM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* 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 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph today; 20 to 30
  mph with gusts to 40 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 70s.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Conditions are expected to improve during the
  overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-282-283-287-211300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-Owl Creek Mountains-
137 PM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....283.
  In North Central WY Fire Zones...276...282...287.

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

* WIND: West to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 to 30 mph
  today; west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to middle 80s.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Conditions are expected to improve during the
  overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-281-289-211300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
137 PM MDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zones...280...289.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.

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

* WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph today; west
  to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Conditions are expected to improve during the
  overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-03-21 01:35:46

793 
WWUS85 KRIW 210635
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

WYZ275-220300-
/O.EXB.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260321T1700Z-260322T0300Z/
North Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT
this 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 275.

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

* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, becoming
  northwest at similar speeds late this afternoon and evening.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ277>279-220300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
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: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-282-283-287-220300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-Owl Creek Mountains-
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....283.
  In North Central WY Fire Zones...276...282...287.

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

* WIND: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, with the
  strongest wind in Zones 276, 283 and 287.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-281-289-220300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zones...280...289.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.

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

* WIND: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-03-21 01:35:46

793 
WWUS85 KRIW 210635
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

WYZ275-220300-
/O.EXB.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260321T1700Z-260322T0300Z/
North Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT
this 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 275.

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

* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, becoming
  northwest at similar speeds late this afternoon and evening.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ277>279-220300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
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: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-282-283-287-220300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-Owl Creek Mountains-
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....283.
  In North Central WY Fire Zones...276...282...287.

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

* WIND: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, with the
  strongest wind in Zones 276, 283 and 287.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-281-289-220300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zones...280...289.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.

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

* WIND: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-03-21 01:35:46

793 
WWUS85 KRIW 210635
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

WYZ275-220300-
/O.EXB.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260321T1700Z-260322T0300Z/
North Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT
this 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 275.

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

* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, becoming
  northwest at similar speeds late this afternoon and evening.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ277>279-220300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
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: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-282-283-287-220300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-Owl Creek Mountains-
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....283.
  In North Central WY Fire Zones...276...282...287.

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

* WIND: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, with the
  strongest wind in Zones 276, 283 and 287.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-281-289-220300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zones...280...289.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.

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

* WIND: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton


Action: Time and Area Extended
Issued At: 2026-03-21 01:35:46

793 
WWUS85 KRIW 210635
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

WYZ275-220300-
/O.EXB.KRIW.FW.W.0005.260321T1700Z-260322T0300Z/
North Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT
this 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 275.

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

* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, becoming
  northwest at similar speeds late this afternoon and evening.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ277>279-220300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
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: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ276-282-283-287-220300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Cody Foothills-South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-Owl Creek Mountains-
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zone....283.
  In North Central WY Fire Zones...276...282...287.

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

* WIND: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, with the
  strongest wind in Zones 276, 283 and 287.

* HUMIDITY: 8 to 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ280-281-289-220300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
1235 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* AFFECTED AREA: 
  In Central WY Fire Zones...280...289.
  In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.

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

* WIND: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: 9 to 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton


Action: Cancelled
Issued At: 2026-03-21 21:42:39

567 
WWUS85 KRIW 220242
RFWRIW

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
842 PM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

WYZ275>283-287-289-220345-
/O.CAN.KRIW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/
North Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-Cody Foothills-
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-Owl Creek Mountains-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
842 PM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MST SATURDAY...

Winds have diminished as a cold front pushes through. Cooler air 
and a north wind are pushing through central portions of the area. 
As a result, the red flag warning will expire at 9 PM Saturday. 

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton



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