A Red Flag Warning is in effect for portions of south central Wyoming until 8 p.m. this evening.

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne issued the following statement Monday afternoon:

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1:30 PM MDT Update: A Red Flag Warning is in effect for portions of south central Wyoming included the city of Rawlins until 8 PM MDT due to warm, dry and breezy conditions, combined with ground fuels ready to burn. Burning of any kind is STRONGLY discouraged!

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