Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY

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Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
218 AM MDT Sat Jul 6 2024

WYC023-035-037-070200-
Lincoln-Sublette-Sweetwater-
Including the cities of Kemmerer, Afton, Cokeville, Pinedale,
Big Piney, Rock Springs, and Green River
218 AM MDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...Elevated Fire Weather Conditions Expected this afternoon...

Weather conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread in
wildland fuels, including grasses and shrubs.

WHERE: Lower elevations of Lincoln, Sublette, and Sweetwater
Counties.

WHEN: Saturday afternoon between 2 PM and 8 PM.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 10 to 15 percent.

WIND: West winds 15 to 25 mph, with frequent gusts above 35 mph.

IMPACT: Fire and emergency officials should be aware that weather
conditions will be favorable for the development of significant
wind-driven grass and shrub fires, in any cured fuels.

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