Cheyenne National Weather Service

Burning of any kind is strongly discouraged Friday for the highlighted areas.

While 60 mile per hour winds, heavy rain and hail up to one inch in diameter are the biggest threats, isolated tornadoes are also possible. T

Elevated fire danger is expected across much of the region as hot, dry weather is expected to continue.

Large hail and damaging winds, as well as an isolated tornado, are possible.

40 - 60 mph wind gusts, pea to quarter-sized hail and brief heavy rainfall will be possible in the strongest of storms.

Dry, breezy conditions with highs in the 90-100 degree range are expected in much of the region.

The agency says the twister occurred during a rare derecho event.

Tennis-ball size hail and winds of up to 65 MPH are the main hazards expected with these storms.

Some large hail up to 1” may be possible in the strongest storms this afternoon and evening.

A few storms that develop may become severe with up to quarter size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.