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Southeast Wyoming Rain Alert Today: Showers, Thunderstorms Develop Oct 10th
Cheyenne, WY – Residents across southeast Wyoming and portions of the western Nebraska Panhandle could see changing weather conditions Saturday, October 10, as increasing cloud cover brings scattered
By Mara Ellison · 2026-10-10T13:09:35.498Z
Cheyenne, WY – Residents across southeast Wyoming and portions of the western Nebraska Panhandle could see changing weather conditions Saturday, October 10, as increasing cloud cover brings scattered showers and the possibility of isolated thunderstorms with gusty winds later in the day.
According to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, the region started Saturday morning mostly dry, although a few weak showers appeared on radar near Rawlins and Laramie. Forecasters expect clouds to increase from the west and north throughout the afternoon, with rain chances gradually rising into the evening.
The highest precipitation probabilities are concentrated in western portions of the forecast area.
Rawlins has a 44% chance of precipitation, while nearby Saratoga is forecast at 38%. Shirley Basin has a 27% chance, with Arlington at 28%.
Farther east, rain chances decrease considerably. Laramie has a 21% probability, while Cheyenne sits at 14%. Wheatland and Torrington have chances near 18% and 22%, respectively.
Across the Nebraska Panhandle, precipitation probabilities generally remain lower, including 15% near Lusk in Wyoming, 18% around Harrison and 14% near Scottsbluff.
Forecasters also indicate isolated thunderstorms could develop, particularly across western areas. Some storms may produce gusty winds, although the weather service's Saturday morning outlook does not specify wind speeds or indicate a widespread severe weather threat.
Drivers traveling Interstate 80 near Rawlins, Arlington and Laramie should remain alert for changing conditions if showers develop. Wet pavement and localized reductions in visibility are possible.
Residents planning outdoor activities Saturday afternoon or evening should monitor updated radar and forecasts as showers develop.
The National Weather Service will continue monitoring precipitation and thunderstorm potential throughout the day.