CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Fire weather concerns remain elevated across southeast Wyoming, prompting red flag warnings for much of the region. Areas along and west of the Laramie Range are under a red flag warning through 8 p.m. Wednesday, while areas east of the Laramie Range are affected by a separate warning from noon to 6 p.m. today.
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne expects warm, dry and breezy conditions to contribute to critical fire weather risks throughout the week. Winds are forecast to increase significantly, with gusts potentially reaching up to 60 mph in wind-prone areas tonight into Wednesday morning. A high wind watch is also in effect for these regions, and fire weather warnings may expand as the dry conditions persist.
Today’s temperatures in southeast Wyoming will rise into the mid-70s, with stronger westerly winds returning this afternoon. These conditions, coupled with low humidity, will continue to elevate fire risks, especially for areas west of the Laramie Range. Fire conditions will likely remain critical through Wednesday, with continued concerns for areas east of the Laramie Range as well.
Looking ahead, temperatures will gradually rise, reaching the mid-80s by the weekend. Dry conditions will prevail, with no precipitation expected in the forecast. Fire weather warnings may be issued daily throughout the week as southeast Wyoming faces an extended period of warm, dry and windy weather.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: It will be sunny, with a high near 70. Winds will come from the south at 10–15 mph.
- Tonight: The sky will be mostly clear, with a low around 47. Winds will shift from the south to the west after midnight at 10–15 mph.
- Wednesday: Expect sunny conditions, with a high near 84. It will be breezy, with a west-northwest wind at 15–20 mph and gusts of up to 30 mph.
- Wednesday Night: The sky will be mostly clear, with a low around 47. Winds will come from the west-northwest at around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Thursday: It will be sunny, with a high near 71. Winds will shift from the northwest to the east in the afternoon at 10–15 mph.
- Thursday Night: The sky will be mostly clear, with a low around 40.
- Friday: Expect sunny conditions, with a high near 77.
- Friday Night: The sky will be clear, with a low around 48.
- Saturday: It will be sunny, with a high near 83.
- Saturday Night: The sky will be mostly clear, with a low around 43.
- Sunday: Expect sunny skies, with a high near 77.
- Sunday Night: The sky will be mostly clear, with a low around 44.
- Monday: It will be sunny, with a high near 79.
