2:00 PM
— August 11th, 7:00 AM
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...Strong Gusty
Winds...and Dry Thunderstorms with gusty and erratic outflow
winds could cause erratic fire behavior.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY Fire Zones...280...285...300.
In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Johnson...Washakie.
* WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* THUNDERSTORMS: Lightning and outflow wind gusts to 60 mph will be
possible through Monday afternoon.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 90s; highs in the 80s in zones
285 and 300.
2:00 PM
— August 11th, 7:00 AM
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...Strong Gusty
Winds...and Dry Thunderstorms with gusty and erratic outflow
winds could cause erratic fire behavior.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY Fire Zones...280...285...300.
In North Central WY Fire Zone....281.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Johnson...Washakie.
* WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* THUNDERSTORMS: Lightning and outflow wind gusts to 60 mph will be
possible through Monday afternoon.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 90s; highs in the 80s in zones
285 and 300.
12:46 PM
— 9:00 PM
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE
TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA,
NORTHERN CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, CROOK COUNTY PLAINS, AND WESTON
COUNTY PLAINS...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314, 315, 316, 317, and 322.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity as low as 10%.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
11:30 AM
— August 11th, 12:00 PM
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
* WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
* WHERE...Northern Wyoming and portions of central Wyoming.
* WHEN...Until 12 PM Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Smoke from western United States wildfires and the Weiser
Knoll fire continues to be observed across much of western and
central Wyoming. The smoke is limiting visibilities at times.
HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends
that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory
problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor
activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety
of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can
cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.
CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/.
10:54 AM
— August 11th, 12:00 PM
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Sheridan County, Wyoming.
WHEN...Through noon Tuesday.
IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from regional wildfires will continue to
reduce air quality.
HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the
elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems
avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities
during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of
pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause
respiratory health effects. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.
CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/
10:36 AM
— August 11th, 12:15 PM
The following message is transmitted in collaboration with the
Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division,
and the Wyoming Department of Health.
* WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
* WHERE...Northeast Wyoming.
* WHEN...Through Noon MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Poor air quality due to wildfire smoke.
Bighorn National Forest
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Bighorn National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
Bighorn National Forest
Restrictions to camping and human waste management in West Tensleep Corridor, Forest System Road 27.
Bighorn National Forest
Shell Falls Interpretive Site trails, pathways, grounds, viewing platform, buildings, parking areas, and road closed to public entry.