Critical fire weather conditions prompt Red Flag Warning in Cheyenne. Avoid outdoor burning as fires can spread rapidly. Rain and snow showers may offer relief.
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service is warning southeast Wyoming residents to brace for strong winds and elevated fire danger over the next few days.
The agency says winds of up to 65 miles per hour are possible over the next few days, including on the summit between Cheyenne and Laramie:
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The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service has posted a Fire Watch for Friday afternoon that includes the city of Laramie and much of the surrounding area.
Far western Laramie County is also included in the watch area.
The agency posted the following on its website:
A relatively warm and breezy day is expected Friday...
Critical fire weather conditions are expected Monday and Tuesday, please follow posted burn bans in your areas and avoid outdoor burning both Monday and Tuesday.