Nebraska Panhandle

Hot, dry and dusty conditions are expected across southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle again Friday, but some relief is in sight.

Heavy smoke from wildfires in the western United States is expected to blanket southeast Wyoming again Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.

Portions of southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle could see small hail, 40 to 60 mph wind gusts and heavy rain Friday afternoon and evening.

Rain is expected to make a much-needed return to southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle next week, some good news for crews battling wildfires.

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.

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

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.

Tuesday is expected to be another scorcher in southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle, with temperatures as high as 104 degrees.

Highs in the 80s and 90s are expected today and tomorrow before another round of thunderstorms return late tomorrow afternoon.