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Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sheridan County Airport (KSHR)

Lat: 44.76031°NLon: 106.97411°WElev: 3970.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SE 11 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 28 Aug 11:53 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Burgess Junction WY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 55. South southeast wind around 8 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 59. West wind 6 to 13 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North northwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 55. South southeast wind around 8 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 59. West wind 6 to 13 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North northwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Labor Day
Sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North northwest wind 8 to 14 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Burgess Junction WY
 44.77°N 107.53°W (Elev. 8186 ft)
Last Update:
11:08 am MDT Aug 28, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm MDT Aug 28, 2025-6pm MDT Sep 3, 2025
 
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