National Weather Service

Don't take any chances with starting a fire today.

According to the agency, record highs for the date were recorded in Cheyenne, Laramie, Torrington, and Douglas Wyoming as well as Sydney, Nebraska.

Dry, hot and windy. That's the forecast for today and Friday. In response, the NWS has issued a Red Flag Warning. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A warming trend is expected Monday and Tuesday, with heavy rain expected by the end of the week.

Much cooler weather is also expected this weekend.

There are better chances of severe thunderstorms today and Thursday, with less of a chance on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Southeast Wyoming could see snow later in the week.

Snow is expected to occur in 2 waves, first of which will intensify overnight. With the worst road conditions occurring at night.

Winds gusting from 45-60 mph were expected along with small hail.

Heavy rain is expected to combine with snowmelt to cause flooding in many areas.

The warning covers portions of northeastern Converse County and northwestern Niobrara County.

The big storm is over, but the effects from it are not.