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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

South Big Horn County Airport (KGEY)

Lat: 44.5174°NLon: 108.0752°WElev: 3934.0ft.

Clear

63°F

17°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 09:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Shell WY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 47 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with an east wind 6 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

    High: 65 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and midnight, then showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 18 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

    Low: 44 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

    High: 58 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

    Low: 43 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. High near 55. North northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Showers

    High: 55 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. East northeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 42 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 58 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 41 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with an east wind 6 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and midnight, then showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 18 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. High near 55. North northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. East northeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Shell WY
 44.47°N 107.71°W (Elev. 4997 ft)
Last Update:
9:58 pm MDT Apr 24, 2024
Forecast Valid:
10pm MDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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