Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Buffalo - Johnson County Airport (KBYG)

Lat: 44.38122°NLon: 106.71947°WElev: 4925.0ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed N 8 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jul 11:30 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles SW Buffalo WY

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 46. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 45. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 46. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 45. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles SW Buffalo WY
 44.09°N 106.96°W (Elev. 7999 ft)
11:13 am MDT Jul 15, 2025
11am MDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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