A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FRIDAY AFTERNOON ACROSS EXTREME SOUTHEAST WYOMING AND THE SOUTHERN NEBRASKA PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM MDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 437 in the southern Nebraska Panhandle, especially Kimball County. Fire weather zones 430 and 431 in Laramie County Wyoming. * WIND...South to southeast 15 to 20 mph gusting up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Around 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.