Weather Alerts For Douglas, WY

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1139 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 Pine Ridge/Nebraska National Forest- Box Butte/South Sioux/Niobrara River- Niobrara/Lower Elevations of Converse/Thunder Basin National Grassland- Middle North Platte River Basin/Niobrara and Converse High Plains- 1139 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 417, 418, 434, AND 435... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 417, 418, 434, 435. * WIND...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 MPH, gusting over 50 MPH. * HUMIDITY...13 to 18 percent. Poor overnight humidity recoveries are expected Thursday night. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most impactful conditions will occur further to the south, however moderate to low RH values alongside very gusty winds will still create a critical environment for new fire starts in this area. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&