Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sheridan County Airport (KSHR)

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

Clear

82°F

28°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 25 Aug 03:15 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Story WY

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. 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 69. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Story WY
 44.55°N 107.23°W (Elev. 8392 ft)
6:02 am MDT Aug 26, 2026
6am MDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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