The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service has released an updated extended forecast predicting precipitation across SE Wyoming throughout the week.

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The forecast calls for an increasing chance of showers and thunderstorms, some of which, NWS states, "could be strong." The week's extended forecast calls for cooler temperatures and breezy conditions across the Southeast portion of the state in addition to the rain, "overall cooler and wetter conditions incoming."

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Expect drier weather and partly cloudy skies across the area by Sunday.

Cheyenne

Thunderstorms are possible Tuesday through Saturday. The greatest chance of rain and thunderstorms is on Friday, with a 40 percent chance in the evening.

Laramie

Thunderstorms are possible Tuesday through Saturday. The greatest chance of rain and thunderstorms is on Friday, with a 45 percent chance in the evening.

Douglas

Thunderstorms are possible Tuesday through Saturday. The greatest chance of rain and thunderstorms is on Friday, with a 65 percent chance in the afternoon.

Wheatland

Thunderstorms are possible Tuesday through Saturday. The greatest chance of rain and thunderstorms is on Friday, with a 55 percent chance in the evening.

Torrington

Thunderstorms are possible Tuesday through Saturday. The greatest chance of rain and thunderstorms is on Friday, with a 55 percent chance in the evening.

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