Gillette, WY 82717 Weather Alerts

Campbell County4:28 PM MDT44.30°N, 105.50°W

High Wind Warning

Severe · Expected

Until 6:00 PM Fri·Issued 12:15 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Rapid City SD

High Wind Warning issued October 23 at 12:15PM MDT until October 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

Details

What: Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

Where: Northern Campbell and Southern Campbell.

When: Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

Impacts: The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

What to do

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Areas: Northern Campbell; Southern Campbell

Red Flag Warning

Severe · Expected

Until 11:00 PM Fri·Issued 10:42 AM Fri Oct 23·NWS Rapid City SD

Red Flag Warning issued October 23 at 10:42AM MDT until October 23 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

Details

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, BUTTE COUNTY AREA, NORTHERN CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, CROOK COUNTY PLAINS, WESTON COUNTY PLAINS, AND WYOMING BLACK HILLS...

.Warm temperatures, humidities as low as 13%, and southwest winds gusting to 50 mph ahead of an approaching cold front will create widespread critical fire weather conditions Friday afternoon through Friday evening. Southwest winds increase over northeastern Wyoming after 10 am Friday morning with sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts of 40 to 50 mph through the afternoon. Winds will shift to the northwest after midnight as the front moves through. While some showers may accompany the front, not expecting any widespread wetting rains.

Affected area: Fire Weather Zones 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 323, and 327.

Timing: Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

Winds: Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

Relative humidity: As low as 13 percent.

Impacts: Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

What to do

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.

Areas: Northern Foot Hills; Butte County Area; Northern Campbell; Southern Campbell; Crook County Plains; Weston County Plains; Wyoming Black Hills

Air Quality Alert

Unknown · Unknown

Until 7:00 PM Fri·Issued 8:38 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Rapid City SD

Air Quality Alert issued October 22 at 8:38PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

Details

The following message is transmitted in collaboration with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division.

What: Strong southwest winds with gusts up to 55 mph.

Where: Powder River Basin of northeastern Wyoming.

When: Late Friday morning through early Friday evening.

Impacts: The strong winds will create blowing dust.

What to do

The Wyoming Air Quality Division recommends the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the air quality division also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to the poor air quality conditions.

Areas: Northern Campbell; Southern Campbell

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