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Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 1:03AM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

1:03 AM — 9:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 417 through 427. * WIND...West to northwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Between 9 and 18 percent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated high-based showers will have the potential to produce gusty and erratic winds along with a few strikes of lightning without much, if any, rainfall during the afternoon and evening hours. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Evacuation - Immediate issued August 9 at 8:25PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

August 9th, 8:25 PM — 12:00 PM

EVIRIW The following message is transmitted at the request of the Fremont County Emergency Management. Due to a wildfire near Johnny Lee's Corner, an Immediate Evacuation is required for the following areas: Areas east of highway 28 and the entire Twin Creek Drainage south of highway 287 must evacuate immediately due to wildfire threat. Go to Fremont County Facebook page or County 10 News for updates. GO NOW! The following message is transmitted at the request of the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security.

Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 11:39AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

August 8th, 11:39 AM — 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...All of Western and Central Wyoming * WHEN...Now through Noon Monday. * IMPACTS...Smoke from western United States wildfires 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/.

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