Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
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096 FNUS65 KRIW 160803 RFDRIW 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. $$