Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
207 PM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
COZ200-202-UTZ486-487-490-310415-
/O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0021.250731T1900Z-250801T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0024.250731T1900Z-250801T0200Z/
Little Snake Forecast Area-White River Forecast Area-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Book Cliffs-Colorado River Basin-
207 PM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 200, 202, 486, 487, AND 490...
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little
Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River
Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta
Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs and Fire Weather Zone
490 Colorado River Basin.
* TIMING...From 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. 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.
&&
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Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Billings MT
127 PM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
MTZ036-037-058-138-171-WYZ198-199-310600-
/O.CON.KBYZ.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-250731T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Powder River-Carter-Southern Rosebud-Southern Big Horn-
Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Lame Deer, Pryor, Sheridan, Lodge
Grass, Broadus, Ekalaka, and Burgess Jct
127 PM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Montana, including the following areas,
Carter, Powder River, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains, Southern
Big Horn and Southern Rosebud and north central Wyoming, including
the following areas, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan
Foothills.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rain and excessive runoff may result in flooding
of streams, ditches and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening have the
potential to produce very heavy rainfall. Heavy rain would be
especially problematic in areas that saw heavy rain on
Tuesday. Included in the watch area are the Elk and Remington
burn scars.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
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Arends
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
345 PM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
UTZ112-WYZ021-302230-
Western Uinta Mountains UT-Southwest Wyoming WY-
345 PM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Summit
and southwestern Uinta Counties through 430 PM MDT
...
At 344 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles southeast of Evanston, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Altamont.
This includes Interstate 80 in Wyoming near mile marker 13.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 4097 11075 4103 11089 4130 11081 4116 11052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 212DEG 11KT 4106 11078
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
JCW
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
344 PM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
WYZ002-007-302215-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Absaroka Mountains-
344 PM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL HOT SPRINGS COUNTY
THROUGH 415 PM MDT...
At 344 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles northeast of Washakie Needles, which is 18 miles south of
Meeteetse, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Hot
Springs County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4394 10894 4393 10894 4393 10893 4394 10892
4389 10878 4375 10894 4390 10908 4397 10903
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 302DEG 15KT 4391 10901
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
Rowe
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
340 PM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
SDZ024-028-302215-
Northern Black Hills SD-Central Black Hills SD-
340 PM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL PENNINGTON COUNTY
THROUGH 415 PM MDT...
At 340 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Flag Mountain, or 17 miles northwest of Hill City, moving southeast
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Silver City, Flag Mountain, Mystic, Deerfield, Deerfield Reservoir,
Pactola Reservoir, and Medicine Mountain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4406 10395 4414 10391 4408 10347 4390 10371
TIME...MOT...LOC 2140Z 292DEG 22KT 4408 10386
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
Dye
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
311 PM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
WYZ002-005-007-302200-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Absaroka
Mountains-
311 PM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL HOT SPRINGS COUNTY
THROUGH 400 PM MDT...
At 311 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northwest of Anchor Dam, which is 24 miles south of Meeteetse,
moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Hot
Springs County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4377 10906 4387 10899 4384 10860 4361 10879
TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 293DEG 11KT 4380 10892
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
Rowe
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
229 PM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>119-312030-
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-
Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County-
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Goshen County-Central Carbon County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Southwest Carbon County-
Sierra Madre Range-Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-
Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
229 PM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of panhandle
Nebraska...east central Wyoming...south central Wyoming and
southeast Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms, will prevail
this afternoon and this evening. There is a marginal risk of
severe thunderstorms for much of the area this afternoon and
evening, and some of the stronger storms will be capable of
producing locally heavy rain, hail and strong wind gusts.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
- A cooler and stormy weather pattern with isolated strong to
severe thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall will continue
each afternoon/evening through Friday.
- Elevated to near critical fire weather conditions are expected
Thursday onward in Carbon County.
- Expect a gradual warming and drying trend Friday into early
next week, but daily chances for PM thunderstorms will
continue.
.Spotter information statement...
Spotters are encouraged to report severe weather to the National
Weather Service in Cheyenne.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
938 AM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
COZ030>051-311545-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
938 AM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall
will develop this afternoon and push east across the plains
through this evening. A couple storms may also become severe with
large hail and damaging wind gusts. Stronger storms will be
capable of producing 1 to 2 inches of rain in 30 to 45 minutes.
As a result, localized flooding or even flash flooding is
possible. The highest risk area for heavier rain would be across
the Palmer Divide, and then east/northeast across portions of the
far eastern and northeast plains of Colorado.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy rain can be expected
again Thursday. Storm chances are expected to gradually decrease
toward the weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight. However,
any reports of heavy rain, flooding, or severe weather will be
appreciated.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
501 AM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-311115-
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Southwest San Juan Mountains-Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
501 AM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Colorado, southwest
Colorado, west central Colorado, east central Utah, northeast Utah
and southeast Utah.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Isolated to scattered showers and a few storms will be possible this
afternoon and evening, mainly over the San Juans and central
mountains. Gusty outflow winds and lightning will be the main
concern.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Terrain based showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue
over the coming days. However, coverage and chances will gradually
decrease each day. Critical fire weather conditions look likely for
Thursday, so Fire Weather Watches have been issued for some areas of
eastern Utah and northwestern Colorado.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
339 AM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
SDZ001-012-024>029-041-072-074-075-WYZ054>060-311300-
Harding-Butte-Northern Black Hills-Northern Foothills-Rapid City-
Southern Foothills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Western Fall River-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Hermosa Foothills-
Eastern Fall River-Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-
Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-Weston County Plains-Newcastle-
Northeastern Crook-
339 AM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms
today and this evening, meaning that isolated severe storms are
possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
There is a chance for thunderstorms at times in the period. Severe
weather is not forecast at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed today.
&&
Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
308 AM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
WYZ001>020-022>030-311315-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast Bighorn Basin-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Bighorn Mountains West-
Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Northeast Johnson County-
Southeast Johnson County-Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
Jackson Hole-Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
308 AM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop throughout the day
today. By the afternoon these showers and thunderstorms will spread
east of the Divide. Daytime heating and above normal moisture will be
capable of fueling the development of a few strong to severe
storms. The main hazards as a result of any strong to severe storms
will be large hail, strong gusty winds, and heavy downpours. Isolated
flash flooding will be possible with any showers or storms. Showers
and storms will start to gradually dissipate by the late evening
into the early morning hours Thursday.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Thursday through Monday...Daily chances for afternoon showers and
thunderstorms. The best chances will remain over central and northern
WY with lesser chances elsewhere. Periodic heavy downpours will be
possible with any showers or thunderstorms that develop.
Precipitation chances will decrease through the weekend becoming more
focus across northern WY. Low min RH and breezy winds will develop
across southern WY. This may lead to elevated or near critical fire
weather conditions through the weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
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