Wyoming and Colorado heat advisories issued as temperatures soar
The National Weather Service issued heat advisories for multiple locations in Wyoming and Colorado as temperatures climb above 90 °F. In Jackson Hole, a valley‑floor advisory runs from Saturday noon until Sunday 10 p.m., with highs of 98‑105 °F below 5,500 ft and 90‑98 °F above. Officials warned of heat‑related illnesses and urged residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
A separate advisory for southeast Wyoming, including Cheyenne, predicts record‑to‑near‑record temperatures, with highs near 96 °F on Sunday and a heat advisory beginning Saturday. The forecast also notes a chance of isolated thunderstorms.
Further north, Cheyenne Wells, Colorado faces fire‑danger conditions as temperatures are expected to reach 102 °F on Monday, humidity in the teens, and gusty winds up to 40 mph, prompting warnings to avoid activities that could spark wildfires.
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