CASPER, Wyo. — With near-record heat expected in parts of western and central Wyoming, fire danger is expected to be high Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. Critical fire weather conditions are expected in parts of Fremont County, with near-critical conditions expected in most other low-elevation areas of western and central Wyoming on Monday. A few isolated afternoon thunderstorms are possible, according to the NWS forecast in Riverton. Casper is expected to reach a high near 101 degrees on Monday. The record high for July 18 in Casper is 103 degrees, set in 1998, according to the NWS in Riverton. Casper has a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 PM Monday. Winds could gust up to 40 mph. On Tuesday, increased fire weather conditions will be possible in parts of western and central Wyoming, particularly in the southwestern part of the state, according to the NWS forecast in Riverton. Casper can expect a high near 93 degrees on Tuesday. Winds could gust up to 33 mph. Wednesday’s high is forecast near 94 degrees in Casper, with wind gusts up to 26 mph possible. Thursday is again expected to reach near 94 degrees, with wind gusts up to 29 mph possible. Casper could reach near 95 degrees on Friday. The weekend is expected to be slightly cooler with a high near 90 degrees Saturday and a high near 87 degrees Sunday, according to the NWS in Riverton. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday and a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. More forecast information is available from the NWS in Riverton.
