NORTHERN CHEYENNE INDIAN RESERVATION/ASHLAND RA… — The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and a wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior and difficult control of new or existing fires.
* AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zone...274. In Southeast MT Fire Zone...131. In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED: In North Central WY...Sheridan. In Northwest SD...Harding. In South Central MT...Big Horn. In Southeast MT...Carter...Fallon...Powder River...Rosebud Treasure.
The most dangerous conditions are expected along and southeast of a Baker Montana to Sheridan Wyoming line.
* COLD FRONT: Late afternoon into early evening.
* WIND: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Winds shifting to the northwest behind the cold front, with continued gusts up to 45 mph through late Friday night.
* HUMIDITY: 15 to 25 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: 75 to 85 degrees.
Local conditions in Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation/Ashland Ranger District Custer Natl Forest; Sioux Ranger District Custer National Forest; Sheridan County/Casper BLM may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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