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Heat Wave and Fire Danger in Wyoming | Cheyenne News
Wyoming’s sweltering heat wave is here, with temps hitting the upper 80s to near 100 degrees and a heat advisory in effect—overnight lows barely dip into the 50s to 60s. Add in a red flag warning for southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle, with 15-20 mph winds gusting to 35 mph and dangerously low humidity (10-15%), and you’ve got a recipe for explosive wildfires. The National Weather Service is warning against any outdoor burning—this combo of wind and dryness has burned before. A possible moisture break Thursday might ease fire risks, but the heat sticks around through the weekend…
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