CASPER, Wyo. — Relatively mild high temperatures remain on track for much of this week. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Tuesday will see a high of 84 degrees and mostly sunny skies before periods of thunderstorms and showers after 5 p.m. Wind gusts could hit 23 mph. Wednesday’s high will reach 80 […]
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Mild temperatures, unsettled afternoons to make up Casper weather this week
CASPER, Wyo. — Central Wyoming continues its reprieve from the summer swelter this week as high temperatures remain reasonable. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Monday through Wednesday should see high temperatures in the low to mid-80s. Chances of thunderstorms and scattered showers are likely later this afternoon and through some of the […]
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Casper area to see chance of rain at start of coming week
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County residents may see scattered showers throughout the early days of the oncoming week, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service in Riverton. On Monday, the NWS in Riverton reports a 50% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. The day is expected to remain mostly sunny, […]
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Stormy weather pattern sets up over Casper along with warm summer temps
CASPER, Wyo. — A potentially rainy day is in store for Casper as an active weather pattern remains situated over central Wyoming. The National Weather Service in Riverton is calling for a high today near 80 with partly sunny skies ahead of isolated showers and thunderstorms. There’s a 20% chance for a scattered thunderstorm this […]
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Mild temperatures, unsettled afternoons ahead for Casper’s weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — Temperatures in Casper will be pleasant over much of the weekend, with periods of showers and thunderstorms likely at times. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Friday will see a high of 77 degrees, while highs Sunday through Monday will be in the low 80s. Expect to see scattered showers […]
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Cooler temperatures, unsettled afternoons ahead in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Central Wyoming will get some relief from hot summer temperatures in the form of fall-like highs at times. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Thursday’s high is expected to only hit the mid-60s. Breezes from 13 to 20 mph are likely, along with possible showers early on. The afternoon should […]
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Casper to see cooler temps, afternoon thunderstorms remainder of week
CASPER, Wyo. — Cooler and at times unsettled weather conditions are in store for the remainder of this week in the Casper area. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Wednesday should see a high around 84 degrees and breezy afternoon conditions before possible showers and thunderstorms overnight. Thursday’s high will only peak to […]
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Red flag warning in effect before cooldown arrives in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Another hot day is in store for the Casper area before a significant cooling trend arrives. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Tuesday’s high will be around 95 degrees, keeping fire danger high. A red flag warning goes into effect for central and north central Wyoming from noon to 7 […]
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Hot, hazy conditions in Casper ahead of major cooldown later in week
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County can expect to see continuing hot weather and hazy conditions from western wildfires before a cold front moves into the area by midweek. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, the high temperature will be 91 degrees on Monday, spiking to 96 degrees on Tuesday. Widespread haze will increase […]
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Hazy start to coming week likely; red flag warning issued
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County residents may have to contend with some hazy weather as the coming week gets started, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Monday should see widespread haze between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. throughout the Casper area. Swaths of smoke are still likely after 2 p.m. […]
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Weekend temps to approach triple digits
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper-area residents are in store for a sweltering weekend, as the National Weather Service in Riverton predicts a pair of days that will see temperatures border on 100 degrees. Today, area residents can expect clear, sunny skies. Meanwhile, temperatures should reach a high of about 97 degrees. Throughout the day, only light […]
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Heat advisory issued as Casper highs near 100 over upcoming weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — A hot weekend with highs near 100 degrees awaits for central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Casper residents should expect a high of 97 degrees today, 98 degrees on Saturday and 99 degrees on Sunday. Heat advisories go into effect from noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday […]
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Calm, sunny on Thursday, hot temps return for weekend in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper area will see a string of increasingly hot days before more unsettled afternoons move in. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Thursday will be calm and sunny, with a high of 93 degrees. Friday and Saturday will again be calm and clear. Highs will climb into the mid- […]
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Wednesday temps to peak in the 80s before warmer rest of week
CASPER, Wyo. — A high of 86 degrees means that Wednesday will likely feel cooler than other days this week. Casper should expect nothing but clear and mostly clear skies through the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, the haze that has pervaded the Casper area the last few days should give […]
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‘Widespread haze’ in Casper’s weather forecast until Wednesday morning
CASPER, Wyo. — Hazy skies will persist through the Casper area over the next 24 hours, while daily temps continue to rise well into the 90s. Casper likely won’t see any precipitation until the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Casper’s high is expected to reach 94 degrees. Despite the haze that […]
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High temps and smoke warnings to start week in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Temperatures peaking in the 90s will persist throughout the week in Casper, while a red flag warning regarding areas of smoke will take effect through Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Monday will be just the start in a long week of sunny and hot weather. Monday’s high will […]
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Fire weather watch declared for Natrona County, other central Wyoming communities
CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton has declared a fire weather watch for much of Central Wyoming, including Natrona County and the City of Casper. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. High temperatures, low humidity, strong winds and possible lightning all combine to create conditions ripe […]
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Clear skies to kick off coming week
CASPER, Wyo. — The coming days are expected to be bright and sunny, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Monday will be sunny and hot, with the NWS in Riverton reporting a high temperature of just over 95 degrees. The day may feel slightly cooler thanks to some breezy conditions, though, […]
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Casper to see sunny weekend mornings, chance of rain later in days
CASPER, Wyo. — The coming weekend will likely start with clear skies for the Casper area, though the National Weather Service in Riverton calls for a chance of rain later in the afternoons. Today, a clear morning is expected to give way to a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2 and […]
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High heat eases, periods of heavy thunderstorms possible in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Periods of unsettled weather will replace the high heat in central Wyoming this weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Friday through Sunday will see highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible on Friday and Saturday, with periods of mostly sunny skies. Heavy […]
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Red flag warning in effect Thursday as temps near 100 in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Near-record highs and continued dry conditions in central Wyoming have resulted in a red flag fire warning going into effect on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, the Casper area will see a high around 100 degrees today and blustery winds possibly developing in the afternoon. The hot temperatures […]
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Fire danger rises as Casper area remains hot, dry through Thursday
CASPER, Wyo. — A fire weather watch will go into effect on Thursday as Natrona County continues to see very high temperatures and dry conditions. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, the watch goes into effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening, with fire conditions exacerbated by potentially gusty afternoon winds and near-record […]
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Air quality alert issued for Natrona County due to wildfire smoke
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Much of eastern Wyoming is now under an air quality alert until 1 p.m. Wednesday. On Tuesday, the National Weather Service in Cheyenne stated that Casper and other parts of the state are currently experiencing poor air quality conditions due to wildfire smoke originating from Canada and the Pacific Northwest. According to […]
