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

91°F

33°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 26 Aug 03:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Story WY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.

    High: 74 °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 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    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 68. West southwest wind around 7 mph becoming northwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    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 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind around 7 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Story WY
 44.54°N 107.02°W (Elev. 7589 ft)
3:32 pm MDT Aug 26, 2026
4pm MDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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