Red Flag Warning for Niobrara and Converse Areas Until 7 PM MDT Wednesday
The National Weather Service warns that any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, and outdoor burning is not recommended.
2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 2, 2026, 2:20 p.m. ET
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Sep 2, 2026, 2:20 p.m. ETFirst report
Red Flag Warning Issued for Niobrara and Converse Areas Through 7 PM MDT
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has issued a Red Flag Warning for two areas in the state, effective from noon to 7 p.m. MDT on September 3, 2026. The warning covers the Niobrara/Lower Elevations of Converse/Thunder Basin National Grassland and the Middle North Platte River Basin/Niobrara and Converse High Plains.
The warning, issued at 12:09 p.m. on September 2, indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or will shortly occur. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, and outdoor burning is not recommended.
The warning expires at 7 p.m. MDT on September 3.
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