Sweetwater County CERT

09/18/2026

232 PM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
..FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Fremont County in central Wyoming...
Northeastern Sweetwater County in south central Wyoming...

* WHEN...Until 430 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Overflowing poor
drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 232 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Up to 0.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 0.8 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bairoil and Green Mountain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

09/17/2026

FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission will test the Emergency Alert System nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, around 2:20 p.m. ET.

What to expect:
• Radio and TV programs will pause for about 1 minute to show the test message.
• You may hear the standard EAS tones.
• The message may be in English, Spanish, or both.
• Cell phones will not receive this test.
• No action is needed.

These tests help ensure emergency alerts work when they matter most.

Learn more: fema.gov/2026-national-test

09/13/2026

100 AM MDT Sun Sep 13 2026
..FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday
evening.

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

* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...289...300.
In Southwest WY Fire Zone....279.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.

* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red
Flag Warnings.

09/11/2026

🚨 SWEETWATER COUNTY CERT 🚨— PREPARED BEFORE WE’RE NEEDED

Another great night of training with Sweetwater County CERT!

Tonight, SC-CERT members spent time learning what belongs in a properly equipped CERT response bag and, more importantly, why those items matter when the team is called upon to assist the county during an emergency or disaster.

But preparedness doesn’t stop at the CERT bag.

Members also discussed Everyday Carry (EDC) bags and the practical items individuals can carry to help them stay prepared for the unexpected—whether at home, on the road, at work, or simply going about their daily lives.

Because when an emergency happens, you don't rise to the occasion—you fall back on the preparation you've done beforehand.

CERT isn't about pretending to be a first responder.

It's about being a trained, prepared, and dependable community resource when our neighbors and professional responders need additional support.

We train together.
We prepare together.
We serve together.

Sweetwater County CERT — Ready to Help. Ready to Serve. Ready When Needed.

09/08/2026

1149 AM MDT Tue 8 Sep 2026
..FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through
Wednesday evening.

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

* AFFECTED AREA:
In Southwest WY Fire Zones...277...279.
In West Central WY Fire Zone....278.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Southwest WY...Sweetwater...Uinta. In West Central
WY...Lincoln...Sublette.

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

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red
Flag Warnings.

09/08/2026

1134 AM MDT Tue 8 Sep 2026
..FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures 26 to 32 degrees expected.
Isolated cold prone areas 22 to 25 degrees.

* WHERE...Jackson Hole, South Lincoln, Star Valley, Upper Green River
Basin, and Upper Green River Basin Foothills Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

09/02/2026

Wed Sep 2 2026

FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday
evening.

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

* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...285...288...289...300.
In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...281...282...287.
In Northwest WY Fire Zone....286.
In Southwest WY Fire Zones...277...279.
In West Central WY Fire Zone....278.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Johnson...Park
Washakie.
In Southwest WY...Sweetwater...Uinta.
In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette.

* WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: 12 to 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in 70s West of the Continental Divide and the
mountains; in the 80s to near 90 in the lower elevations East of
the Divide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red
Flag Warnings.

09/01/2026

🇺🇸 2026 NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
🏠 Preparedness Starts at Home — and It Starts With Us!

September is National Preparedness Month, and there’s no better time to take a few simple steps to prepare yourself, your family, and your community for the unexpected.

Our CERT team trains regularly to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to help our community when it matters most. From disaster preparedness and emergency response to basic search and rescue, first aid, communications, and more — preparedness is a team effort.

👥 Want to be part of the team?
We are always looking for new CERT members and community members interested in learning more about emergency preparedness.

You don't have to be an emergency professional to make a difference. Learn. Train. Prepare. Volunteer.

💪 Many hands. One community. One prepared team.

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

WEEKEND WEATHER ALERT — SHOWERS & THUNDERSTORMS

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of Wyoming through the weekend. 🌧️

⚠️ Flooding Concern: Periods of heavy rainfall could lead to localized flooding, with the greatest concern across western Wyoming.

⛈️ Strong to Severe Storms: Some storms could become strong to severe, particularly across southwestern Wyoming on Saturday, bringing the potential for strong winds, hail, and heavy rainfall.

Stay weather aware, monitor local forecasts, and never drive through a flooded roadway.