National Weather Service in Cheyenne

Wednesday's temperatures were a far cry from the usual, with several locations in southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle either setting or tying record highs.

These storms could produce frequent cloud-to-ground lightning and downburst wind gusts of up to 40 mph.

Portions of east central Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle could see very large hail and damaging winds this afternoon into the overnight hours.

Hot, dry, windy weather will make for critical fire conditions over parts of southeast Wyoming the next couple of days.

Slow-moving thunderstorms could bring heavy rain to the Cheyenne area early this afternoon through the evening hours, which could lead to some flash flooding.

Hot and dry conditions will lead to critical fire danger over the South Laramie Range and foothills this afternoon, but a nice cooldown is expected late week.

Very warm, extremely dry and breezy conditions are expected across southeast Wyoming today and Wednesday, but some relief is in sight.

The NWS says all types of severe weather are possible including 2-inch hail, 70 mph winds, a few tornadoes and flash flooding.

A low-pressure system is expected to bring some much-needed rain to parts of southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle Sunday and Monday.

There's a chance some strong thunderstorms could fire up this afternoon and evening, bringing gusty winds and small hail.