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Regional Hourly Observations For NATRONA County
900 PM MDT TUE APR 23 2024

...CENTRAL WYOMING... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BIG PINEY MOCLDY 49 10 20 NE6 30.05R PINEDALE MOCLDY 46 12 25 NW3 30.06R DUBOIS MOCLDY 45 16 31 CALM 30.07R LANDER PTCLDY 51 26 37 W12 30.00R RIVERTON PTCLDY 53 20 27 E12G18 30.01R CASPER MOCLDY 51 22 31 E17G26 30.02S DOUGLAS PTCLDY 42 28 57 E8 30.07R

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Wyoming
Based on observations at 900pm MDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Wyoming...temperatures are near 51 degrees north, near 53 degrees central, and near 49 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, partly cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 37%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 27%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 12 mph with gusts at 18 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 55 degrees at EVANSTON. The lowest temperature is 42 degrees at DOUGLAS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For NATRONA County,WY
113 PM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight. Elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon due to very low RH values. An isolated thunderstorm is possible (30%) in southern Sweetwater County this afternoon. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. Wednesday afternoon Elevated fire weather conditions across the area. Isolated thunderstorms possible. Strong downdrafts are possible with thunderstorms. Thursday through Sunday A wet pattern, with widespread precipitation chances. Accumulating rain for lower elevations and snow for higher elevations. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
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7-Day Forecast For NATRONA County, WY
834 PM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024 TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows around 30. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. A chance of snow showers with isolated rain showers in the morning, then scattered rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers, snow showers with isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the evening. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers in the morning, then rain showers, snow showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Breezy with highs in the upper 40s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers, rain showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of snow, rain with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds, then some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Breezy with lows around 30. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Snow likely with a chance of rain in the morning, then rain, snow with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the afternoon. Light snow accumulation. Highs around 40. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Snow and rain. Snow may be heavy at times. New heavy snow accumulation. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
SATURDAY
Snow. Rain in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times. New heavy snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Snow, mainly in the evening. New light snow accumulation. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of snow 80 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the morning, then partly cloudy with snow and rain likely in the afternoon. New little or no snow accumulation. Highs around 40. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of snow and rain in the evening. Breezy with lows in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of snow. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Breezy with highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
A chance of rain in the evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of snow. Breezy with lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A chance of snow. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Wyoming WYOMING --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 29-MAY 3 MAY 1-MAY 7 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Below Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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