Weather

Wyoming officials expect moderate to extreme drought to persist and spread throughout the state.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM TO 8 PM Thursday.

Scattered thundershowers are possible, especially towards the end of the week.

Brief heavy downpours in some areas will be possible along with lightning, and wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph.

Fire Weather Watches are in effect for both Tuesday and Wednesday for areas where fuels have been reported receptive to rapid fire spread.

On Thursday, for example, Cheyenne's mercury topped out at a sizzling 95 degrees, the warmest day on record for June 17.

Cheyenne, Laramie, Rawlins, and Scottsbluff were among the communities breaking high-temperature records for the date.

An extreme blow over risk and blowing debris is expected.