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Significant Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Event in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Significant severe weather and heavy rainfall is likely from the central and southern Plains into the the Ozarks today into tonight. Tornadoes, potentially strong to intense, large hail and damaging winds are possible. Critical fire weather including gusty winds and low humidity will continue today over parts of Arizona, New Mexico, west Texas, and the central valley of California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gillette, Gillette-Campbell County Airport (KGCC)

Lat: 44.34°NLon: 105.54°WElev: 4364ft.

Overcast

42°F

6°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NW 16 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1011.1 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 19 May 5:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Moorcroft WY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Moorcroft WY
 44.27°N 104.94°W (Elev. 4344 ft)
Last Update:
6:33 pm MDT May 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm MDT May 19, 2025-6pm MDT May 26, 2025
 
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