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.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed ESE 11 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Aug 12:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNE Leiter WY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 73. East southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 3am, then a chance of showers after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 73. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 3am, then a chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Labor Day
Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 6 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
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Point Forecast:
22 Miles NNE Leiter WY
 45.1°N 106.24°W (Elev. 3999 ft)
11:08 am MDT Aug 28, 2025
12pm MDT Aug 28, 2025-6pm MDT Sep 3, 2025
 
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