Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Riverton Regional Airport (KRIW)

Lat: 43.06219°NLon: 108.44701°WElev: 5443.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NNE 13 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 21 May 02:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Riverton WY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 9 to 11 mph becoming southwest. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 9 to 11 mph becoming southwest. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Riverton WY
 43.02°N 108.38°W (Elev. 4931 ft)
3:29 pm MDT May 21, 2024
3pm MDT May 21, 2024-6pm MDT May 27, 2024
 
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