Casper Faces Potential Record-Setting Heat Wave Over Weekend
Casper, Wyoming, is bracing for a significant heat wave this weekend, with temperatures expected to reach potentially record-setting highs. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, a heat advisory will be in effect from noon on Saturday through Sunday night, with temperatures possibly climbing to 105 degrees in some areas. On Friday, the temperature is expected to reach the mid-90s, accompanied by slight chances of afternoon showers or thunderstorms and hazy conditions due to smoke from western wildfires. Saturday's high is forecasted at 97 degrees, while Sunday could see temperatures soar to 103 degrees under clear skies. Mild breezes are expected on Saturday, with Sunday potentially experiencing gusts around 20 mph. Overnight lows will remain in the upper 60s. The heat is anticipated to subside by Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the mid- to upper 80s, but could return midweek with temperatures again reaching the mid- to upper 90s.