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Showers bring heat relief to Casper area ahead of mild weekend
CASPER, Wyo. –– Central Wyoming will get a break from the heat as cooler temperatures and showers move into the area on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Thursday will see a high of 82 degrees, with chances of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with afternoon gusts of up to 23 mph. Overnight, the low will dip to around 54 degrees, with chances of rain and thunderstorms.
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Rural blaze destroys structures, threatens homes, forces hundreds to evacuate area
Hundreds of Douglas area residents were forced to flee from their homes Monday evening as a wildfire – pushed by strong winds – raced through the ranches and rural subdivisions west of the city. Fire crews from numerous agencies quickly attacked the fire which started near Cold Springs...
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Rural blaze destroys structures, threatens homes, forces hundreds to evacuate area
Hundreds of Douglas area residents were forced to flee from their homes Monday evening as a wildfire – pushed by strong winds – raced through the ranches and rural subdivisions west of the city. Fire crews from numerous agencies quickly attacked the fire which started near Cold Springs...
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Red flag warning issued as extreme heat, smoky skies return to Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Extreme heat, gusty winds and lingering wildfire smoke will dominate Casper and Natrona County throughout the weekend, triggering a red flag warning and creating poor air quality across central Wyoming. Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Riverton say that Saturday will mark the crest of...
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Hot temperatures return through weekend, early next week in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. –– Another wave of heat has arrived for Natrona County and much of Wyoming as the weekend approaches, bringing elevated fire risks, particularly for the northern and southern areas. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, high temperatures in Casper are expected to be near...
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Hazy skies, warming trend ahead in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. –– Skies will remain hazy from western wildfire smoke midweek as temperatures start to rise through the weekend in the Casper area. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, an air quality alert will be in effect on Wednesday. Today’s high will approach 90 degrees, with afternoon gusts of around 20 mph. An overnight low near 50 degrees is likely.
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Cooler, hazy conditions likely on Tuesday ahead of warming trend in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. –– Central Wyoming is enjoying a cooler period before more summer heat arrives by the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Tuesday will see a high in the upper 70s with mild afternoon breezes. Smoke from numerous western wildfires is affecting air quality, however. An air quality alert is in place through tonight. The overnight low will be in the upper 40s.
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Casper area gets welcome temporary relief from heat ahead of another hot weekend
CASPER, Wyo. –– Natrona County can enjoy a significant cooldown from the record-breaking heat this week, with another hot blast possibly in store. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, temperatures are expected to be 15–25 degrees cooler across central and northern Wyoming during the first portion of the new workweek.
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August Drought Update
Cheyenne, Wyo. - Transcribed from video. We are now in the month of August, which means we are officially past Wyoming's wettest time of year. Wyoming sees the bulk of its rain between the months of May and July, but this summer rain so far has been below average. Looking...
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Casper to face near-record heat, fire danger before early-week relief
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper and Natrona County are bracing for a weekend of near-record heat and elevated fire danger before a cold front brings welcome relief early next week, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. A high-pressure heat dome building northward over Wyoming will push temperatures into...
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Possible record-setting temps ahead for weekend in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. –– The heat is on this weekend in central and southern Wyoming as temperatures rise through Sunday. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, a heat advisory will go into effect at noon Saturday and will be in place through Sunday night, with temperatures reaching up to 105 degrees in some areas.
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Afternoon thunderstorms possible Thursday as very hot weekend approaches in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. –– Casper could see some afternoon thunderstorms on Thursday as a heat wave ramps up for the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Thursday will see a high in the low 90s with a slight chance of thunderstorms and showers after 3 p.m. Patchy smoke from regional wildfires is possible. Some blustery afternoon winds could bring gusts of up to 25 mph.
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Afternoon thunderstorms possible ahead of very hot weekend in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. –– Central Wyoming could see periods of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon while another blast of heat develops later in the week. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Wednesday will see a high in the low to mid-90s, with showers and thunderstorms developing after 2 p.m. Patchy smoke from area wildfires could be possible this afternoon and evening.
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Temperatures climb again as Wyoming heads toward another hot weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper will heat back up today, with mostly sunny skies helping temperatures climb into the mid- to upper 90s. Chances of an afternoon or evening shower or thunderstorm are expected, with the better chances staying across southern and western Wyoming, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton.