Big Horn County, WY

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In effect from Sunday 07/26 11:59 AM MDT – Sunday 07/26 9:00 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Riverton WY

What

Very hot conditions with high temperatures from 95 to 102 degrees.

Where

Lower elevations of central and north-central Wyoming, east of the Continental Divide.

When

Until 9 PM MDT Sunday.

Impacts

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

Additional Details

Some locations will not see temperatures fall below 90 degrees until sunset.

What to Do

Drink plenty of hydrating fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to late evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.


Areas Impacted

  • Cody Foothills
  • North Bighorn Basin
  • Southwest Bighorn Basin
  • Southeast Bighorn Basin
  • Northeast Johnson County
  • Southeast Johnson County
  • Wind River Basin
  • Lander Foothills
  • Natrona County Lower Elevations

Tips to Stay Safe

A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe. 

  • Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls. 
  • Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
  • Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
  • Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside. 
  • Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone. 

Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.

Briefings

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From the Forecaster

Weather Story

Created by the NWS Riverton WFO

The heat continues, with near-record highs in the 90s and low 100s. Monsoon moisture is still feeding into NW WY, bringing another day of showers and thunderstorms to the NW. Main threat from these will be gusty winds approaching 50 mph.

An image showing today's high temperatures.

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