Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

The following message is relayed at the request of the Wyoming Department of Transportation at 5 AM on December 18th.

Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins is expected to be closed through Friday morning due to high winds and whiteout conditions. At this time Interstate 80 is closed eastbound from Evanston to Rawlins, both lanes from Rawlins to Laramie, and westbound from Cheyenne to Laramie.

Please visit www.wyoroad.info for the latest travel conditions or dial 5-1-1 on your phone. Below is a map of current closures.

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Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Interstate 80 Extended Closure