Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gem Valley (ITDC3)

Lat: 42.64943°NLon: 111.82603°WElev: 5523.0ft.

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 26 Aug 05:30 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles W Freedom WY

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the evening.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
A chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles W Freedom WY
 43.01°N 111.51°W (Elev. 6434 ft)
5:31 am MDT Aug 26, 2026
5am MDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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