Emmett Weather

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT this
evening.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty
Winds...could cause erratic fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In Northwest WY...Fire Weather Zone 140.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Northwest WY...Yellowstone National Park.

* WIND: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s.

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.

The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the
Wyoming Department of Health.

* WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.

* WHERE...Northern Wyoming and portions of central Wyoming.

* WHEN...Until 12 PM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Smoke from western United States wildfires and the Weiser
Knoll fire continues to be observed across much of Wyoming. The
smoke is limiting visibilities at times.

HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends
that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory
problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor
activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety
of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can
cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.

CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/.