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Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
203 AM MDT Wed Oct 16 2024

WYC013-019-025-037-170100-
Fremont-Johnson-Natrona-Sweetwater-
Including the cities of Riverton, Lander, Dubois, Buffalo,
Kaycee, Casper, Rock Springs, and Green River
203 AM MDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...Elevated Fire Weather Conditions Expected This Afternoon...

Weather conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread in
wildland fuels, including grasses and shrubs.

WHERE: Natrona, Johnson, Fremont and Sweetwater counties.

WHEN: 12 PM to 7 PM Today, Wednesday October 16.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 17 to 24 percent; 13 to 17 percent in Johnson
County.

WIND: South to southwest winds 15 to 20 , with gusts up to 30
mph.

TEMPERATURE: Middle 70s to lower 80s east of the Divide; upper 60s
to near 70 degrees in Sweetwater County.

IMPACT: Fire and emergency officials should be aware that weather
conditions will be favorable for the development of significant
wind-driven grass and shrub fires.

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