Fire Weather Watch issued April 10 at 4:10AM MDT until April 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY... .Upper level ridge will flatten on Saturday and Sunday as an upper level trough races across the Northern Rockies. As a result, the mid to upper level pressure gradient will tighten across the region, orientated from SW to NE inducing SWerly flow aloft. This will ultimately promote daily afternoon/evening occurrences of lee-side low development over the Front Range and sufficient surface troughing across New Mexico. Thus, increasing surface and low-level winds across the area. This coupled with very low Minimum RH values and dry fuels will promote Critical
Fire Weather Watch issued April 10 at 4:10AM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY... .Upper level ridge will flatten on Saturday and Sunday as an upper level trough races across the Northern Rockies. As a result, the mid to upper level pressure gradient will tighten across the region, orientated from SW to NE inducing SWerly flow aloft. This will ultimately promote daily afternoon/evening occurrences of lee-side low development over the Front Range and sufficient surface troughing across New Mexico. Thus, increasing surface and low-level winds across the area. This coupled with very low Minimum RH values and dry fuels will promote Critical
Red Flag Warning issued April 10 at 2:02PM MDT until April 10 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 029 Gove, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock and 081 Red Willow. * TIMING...Until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. * WINDS...North at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Upper 60's to lower 70's. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Lake Wind Advisory issued April 10 at 2:19PM MDT until April 11 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and Southern Valley, Garfield, McCone, and Petroleum Counties. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Red Flag Warning issued April 10 at 2:07PM MDT until April 11 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
The National Weather Service in Glasgow has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 134. * WIND...West northwest at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * THUNDERSTORMS...None. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning issued April 10 at 7:36AM MDT until April 10 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 029 Gove, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock and 081 Red Willow. * TIMING...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. * WINDS...North at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 70. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Hydrologic Outlook issued April 9 at 3:21PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
ESFRIW Temperatures are forecast to climb Thursday through Saturday, which will melt low elevation and foothill snow in far west Wyoming, specifically the Star Valley region. There is also potential for higher elevation snow to melt during this time. Current high temperatures are forecast to be in the 60s Thursday and Friday and around 60 on Saturday. Additionally, low temperatures Friday and Saturday mornings are not expected to fall below freezing. These warm temperatures are around 15 degrees above normal and could result in significant melting of snow given a deep snowpack. As of Tuesday April 8th, a snow depth
High Wind Warning issued April 9 at 3:03PM MDT until April 9 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.
Wind Advisory issued April 9 at 12:29PM MDT until April 9 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Ziebach County, including portions of the Cheyenne River Reservation, Harding, Northern Perkins, Butte, Northern Meade Co Plains, Southern Meade Co Plains, and Southern Perkins. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
Fire Weather Watch issued April 9 at 2:16PM MDT until April 10 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 080 Hitchcock and 081 Red Willow. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 73. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.