CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne residents can expect critical fire weather conditions today as a red flag warning remains in effect until 7 p.m. Gusty winds of 20–30 mph, with speeds reaching 50 mph, and low relative humidity of 10–15% are expected. These conditions make outdoor burning highly dangerous, and any fires that develop may spread rapidly.
A passing cold front will bring windy conditions to southeastern Wyoming through the afternoon. High wind warnings remain in place for wind-prone areas. Winds will diminish by the evening as the weather disturbance moves through.
Smoke from a large fire in northern Wyoming could temporarily reduce visibility, especially in areas around Guernsey. The smoke will likely clear by this afternoon.
Dry weather and mild temperatures will persist through the weekend. On Sunday, expect calmer winds and temperatures reaching the mid-70s. While a cooler weather system may bring some relief next weekend, there remains uncertainty about precipitation.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: Areas of smoke are expected before noon. It will be sunny with a high near 78. Winds will blow from the west-northwest at 15–20 mph, increasing to 25–30 mph in the afternoon, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
- Tonight: Areas of smoke will continue. Skies will be clear with a low around 38. Winds will shift to the west-southwest at 5–15 mph.
- Sunday: Areas of smoke will linger before noon. The day will be sunny, with a high near 75. Winds will blow from the west-southwest at 5–10 mph, shifting to the south-southeast in the afternoon.
- Sunday night: Skies will be mostly clear, with a low around 44. Winds will shift from the south-southeast at 5–10 mph to the west-northwest after midnight.
- Monday: It will be sunny with a high near 75. Winds will blow from the west-northwest at around 10 mph, shifting to the north in the afternoon.
- Monday night: Expect mostly clear skies with a low around 44.
- Tuesday: Sunny skies are forecast with a high near 78.
- Tuesday night: Skies will be partly cloudy with a low around 46.
- Wednesday: The day will be sunny with a high near 78.
- Wednesday night: Expect mostly clear skies with a low around 46.
- Thursday: Sunny skies are expected with a high near 78.
- Thursday night: Skies will be mostly clear with a low around 47.
- Friday: The day will be mostly sunny with a high near 79.
