Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Riverton Regional Airport (KRIW)

Lat: 43.06219°NLon: 108.44701°WElev: 5443.0ft.

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity	15%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint	29°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	12 Jul 08:53 AM MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Riverton Regional Airport WY

Extreme Heat Warning July 12, 09:04am until July 13, 09:00pm

Red Flag Warning July 12, 11:00am until July 12, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Red Flag Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 12, 09:04am until July 13, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Mon
Extreme Heat Warning
Today
High: 103 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 99 °F
Hot
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 100 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 97 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East wind 5 to 14 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 14 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon.