Moorcroft County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For MOORCROFT County
100 PM MDT THU APR 25 2024

...NORTHERN WYOMING... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS JACKSON CLOUDY 50 38 63 SW10 29.85F CODY PTSUNNY 60 37 42 VRB6 29.77F GREYBULL PTSUNNY 69 32 25 NW12G23 29.70F WORLAND PTSUNNY 66 35 31 MISG 29.71F SHERIDAN PTSUNNY 69 39 33 N15 29.74F BUFFALO PTSUNNY 61 36 39 N20 29.74F GILLETTE MOSUNNY 69 35 28 NW16G25 29.69F HULETT MOSUNNY 73 37 27 S15 29.69F NEWCASTLE CLOUDY 63 39 42 SE9 29.73F

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Wyoming
Based on observations at 100pm MDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Wyoming...temperatures are near 69 degrees north, near 63 degrees central, and near 68 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, partly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 33%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 36%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 30%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. Winds are from the north at 15 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 70 degrees at TORRINGTON. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at PINEDALE.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MOORCROFT County,WY

1044 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today, meaning that isolated severe storms are possible. Primary hazards include large hail and damaging winds. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday There is a chance of thunderstorms Friday. Severe thunderstorms are not expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed today.
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7-Day Forecast For MOORCROFT County, WY
106 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 LATE THIS AFTERNOON
Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SATURDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SUNDAY
Becoming partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 30s.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Wyoming WYOMING --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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