Record high heat wave hits Wyoming

Thermopolis and a large part of Wyoming has scene record high temps this week as a heat wave hit that sent temperatures into the triple digits.

On Monday, June 14 the recorded high in Thermopolis (according to the National Weather Service) was 101.

On Tuesday, at press time (5 p.m.) the recorded high had hit 103.

Temperatures are expected to be in the mid 90s for the weekend and then fall to the 80s next week.

High heat, combined with very low relative humidity is making for extreme fire conditions across the county and state. Extreme caution is necessary.