Wildfire risk snapshot · Sleepy Hollow, WY

More for Wyoming: Highest overall weather risk cities · Wyoming live outlook

Current risk outlook

Wildfire risk for Sleepy Hollow, WY.

Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

This view summarizes wildfire exposure based on fuels, seasonal dryness, and regional fire patterns. Dedicated wildfire baselines are rolling out.

Live risk outlook

ELEVATED

Elevated

Next 6–24 hours: Dryness and wind signal: Elevated (68/100) · RH 27% · Wind 9 mph · Rain chance 0%.

1 active fire weather alert · 1 active fire point within 50 mi.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

52

/ 100

Wildfire risk score52/100

For typical homes located in Sleepy Hollow, WY.

Baseline context

Wildfire exposure derived from ingested fire potential tiles.

Active fire & smoke

1

within 50 mi

Nearest

7 mi

Smoke plume

Smoke detected

Dryness and wind signal

Elevated (68/100)

RH 27% · Wind 9 mph · Rain 0%

NOAA HMS · fires Aug 10 · smoke Aug 10

Local historical hazard map

Sleepy Hollow, WY

Historical wildfire tiles

Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.

Live fire weather signals

Elevated signal

Fire weather alerts near Sleepy Hollow

Red Flag Warning

Effective local time

Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 1:14AM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

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.

Live dryness and wind

Elevated (68/100)

RH 27% · Wind 9 mph · Current rain 0.0 mm · Rain chance 0%

Forecast mentions

Today

Areas Of Smoke

Tonight

Areas Of Smoke

View full NWS forecast →

Source: National Weather Service.

Wildfire readiness checklist

  • Clear dry debris within 5 ft of structures.
  • Trim branches 6–10 ft from roofs and chimneys.
  • Move wood piles and propane tanks 30+ ft away.
  • Clean gutters and ember screens before peak season.

Prioritize defensible space, ember hardening, and evacuation routes.

5-day weather outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 1%

Max wind: 8 to 15 mph

Risk score: 16/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 4%

Max wind: 5 to 14 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Wed

MODERATE

Rain chance: 56%

Max wind: 5 to 14 mph

Risk score: 53/100

Thu

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 70%

Max wind: 12 to 17 mph

Risk score: 69/100

Fri

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 53%

Max wind: 13 to 16 mph

Risk score: 59/100

Historical wildfire exposure

Local wildfire data facts

Wildfire tile key-1055,442
Baseline tile score52/100
Active fire detections1 within 50 mi · nearest 7 mi
Smoke plume statusSmoke detected

Baseline wildfire potential from USFS hazard potential tiles, plus live dryness, wind, fire, smoke, and NWS fire weather alerts.

Historical wildfire exposure near Sleepy Hollow

  • Wildfire risk tracks fuel availability, drought stress, and wind-driven spread.
  • Local topography can funnel flames and embers into specific corridors.
  • Seasonality matters: prolonged dry spells raise ignition and spread risk.

Wildfire risk FAQs for Sleepy Hollow

Can wildfire affect Sleepy Hollow?

Wildfire exposure depends on nearby fuels, dryness, and wind patterns. This view summarizes regional conditions and seasonal drivers.

What drives wildfire spread risk?

Dry fuels, wind, slope, and prolonged heat create the highest spread potential. Defensible space and ember resistance reduce damage risk.