Casper, Wyoming, is expecting a fire weather watch due to summer heat, with temperatures climbing into the 80s and approaching 90 degrees. Monday will start the week with sunny skies and a high near 77 degrees, followed by an overnight low around 50. Winds will remain breezy throughout the day, with gusts reaching up to 22 mph.

Fire Weather Watch in Effect

A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Tuesday, June 16, as the warmest day of the week is expected to reach a high near 89 degrees. Low humidity and gusty winds will increase fire danger across the region. Temperatures will fall to around 59 overnight, while winds could gust as high as 36 mph.

Wednesday will remain warm, with a high near 82 degrees and sunny skies. Breezy conditions are expected to continue throughout the day, keeping fire weather concerns elevated. Sunny weather will continue Thursday and Friday, with temperatures remaining in the upper 70s to upper 80s and lighter winds than earlier in the week.

The weekend brings a much-needed chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs are expected to remain in the 80s Saturday before cooling into the mid-70s Sunday.

Original reporting: Oil City News (Casper WY) — read the source article.