Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Riverton Regional Airport (KRIW)

Lat: 43.06219° N Lon: 108.44701° W Elev: 5443.0 ft.

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed NE 13 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Mar 03:20 PM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Wind River Basin

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny and breezy, cooler with highs in the upper 50s. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Breezy with lows in the upper 20s. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, becoming east around 10 mph after midnight.
Friday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming west 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows around 40.
Sunday
Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the lower 70s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Monday
Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of. Breezy with lows around 40.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. A chance of snow showers after midnight. Breezy with lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.



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1233 PM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026
 
 

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