Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lander (KLND)

Lat: 42.81472°NLon: 108.72806°WElev: 5587.0ft.

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed ESE 8 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 24 Aug 05:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SW Fort Washakie WY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 56. Breezy, with a west wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 39 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 56. Breezy, with a west wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 7 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 12100 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Windy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Snow level rising to 12400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles SW Fort Washakie WY
 42.83°N 109.19°W (Elev. 11565 ft)
4:17 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
5pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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