...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY...Fire Weather Zone 280.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Natrona.

* WIND: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.

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.