Medicine Hat, Alberta

11:53 AM MDT on June 19, 2013 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 2349 ft
Lon: 110.7° W
Lat: 50.0° N
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Wet and active weather will spread across the Northwest with threats of severe weather development on Wednesday. An upper low along the Pacific Northwest Coast will begin to shift inland on Wednesday, ushering ample moisture and energy inland across the Pacific Northwest, Northern Intermountain West and Northern Rockies. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorm activity to spread across these regions through the day, with areas of severe weather becoming possible in central and eastern Montana into northwestern North Dakota. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk of severe thunderstorm development for this area on Wednesday with primary threats of large hail and damaging wind gusts. In addition to severe storms, these areas will also see increased chance of flooding due to the slow moving nature of this system.

Elsewhere in the West, fire danger will run high across the Four Corners as gusty winds sweep across the region and a warm and dry airmass remains overhead. Red Flag Warnings are expected for this region as this weather setup will increase chances of wildfire development.

In the Plains, generally isolated showers and thunderstorms in the Southern High Plains will advance northeastward across the Central Plains, spanning into the Northern Plains and the Mid-Mississippi Valley by the evening.

In the East, showers will gradually taper off in the Northeast and upper Mid-Atlantic as cold fronts impacting the regions move offshore and high pressure moves overhead. The southern portion of a cold front extending across the Southeast will become nearly stationary as it nears the Gulf Coast. Expect showers and thunderstorm to continue in the southeastern corner of the nation and along the Gulf Coast.
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Wet and active weather will spread across the Northwest with threats of severe weather development on Wednesday. An upper low along the Pacific Northwest Coast will begin to shift inland on Wednesday, ushering ample moisture and energy inland across the Pacific Northwest, Northern Intermountain West and Northern Rockies. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorm activity to spread across these regions through the day, with areas of severe weather becoming possible in central and eastern Montana into northwestern North Dakota. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk of severe thunderstorm development for this area on Wednesday with primary threats of large hail and damaging wind gusts. In addition to severe storms, these areas will also see increased chance of flooding due to the slow moving nature of this system.

Elsewhere in the West, fire danger will run high across the Four Corners as gusty winds sweep across the region and a warm and dry airmass remains overhead. Red Flag Warnings are expected for this region as this weather setup will increase chances of wildfire development.

In the Plains, generally isolated showers and thunderstorms in the Southern High Plains will advance northeastward across the Central Plains, spanning into the Northern Plains and the Mid-Mississippi Valley by the evening.

In the East, showers will gradually taper off in the Northeast and upper Mid-Atlantic as cold fronts impacting the regions move offshore and high pressure moves overhead. The southern portion of a cold front extending across the Southeast will become nearly stationary as it nears the Gulf Coast. Expect showers and thunderstorm to continue in the southeastern corner of the nation and along the Gulf Coast.

Medicine Hat Weather at a Glance

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Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
75 °F
Feels Like 75 °F
Wind(mph)
6
Sunrise / Set
5:13 AM
9:35 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Thunderstorm 84 °F
T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Thunderstorm 57 °F
T-storms
90% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 72 | 45 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Friday
Chance of Rain 64 | 50 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Saturday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 73 | 52 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 72 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.70 in
Visibility
30.0 miles
Clouds
Few 3000 ft
Few 10000 ft
Scattered Clouds 29000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
53%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR CYXH 191700Z 07005KT 30SM FEW030 FEW100 SCT290 24/14 A2972 RMK CF1AC1CI1 SLP055 DENSITY ALT 4100FT
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Temperature
Temperature
75 °F
-9999,66,61,63,61,61,61,59,61,61,61,63,70
Dew Point
57 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
6 mph from ENE
Wind Gust
Health
6 out of 16
Pollen
Not available.
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Not available.
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Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
tstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the ENE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms. Low of 57F. Breezy. Winds from the East at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Thursday
partlycloudy Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE after midnight.
Monday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 50F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 25 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Medicine Hat Weather Forecast

View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for Medicine Hat

Wednesday, 19
Thunderstorm
84 | 57 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Thursday, 20
Chance of a Thunderstorm
72 | 45 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 21
Chance of Rain
64 | 50 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 22
Chance of a Thunderstorm
73 | 52 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Sunday, 23
Partly Cloudy
72 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 24
Mostly Cloudy
81 | 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 25
Partly Cloudy
79 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 26
Partly Cloudy
79 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 1:24 AM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
tstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the ENE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms. Low of 57F. Breezy. Winds from the East at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 54 77 | 57 79 | 59 64 | 61
Wind 10 mph ENE 18 mph East 18 mph ENE 12 mph ESE
Humidity 80% 49% 47% 86%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 60% 80%
Cloud Cover 99% 100% 100% 100%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
9:35 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.31], Average RMSE [1.73] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 1:24 AM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 57 64 | 48 68 | 48 48 | 41
Wind 3 mph South 8 mph SSW 13 mph SSW 9 mph SSW
Humidity 100% 54% 45% 75%
Chance of Precip. 30% 20% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 98% 46% 74%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
9:35 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.08], Average RMSE [1.85] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 1:24 AM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 37 61 | 41 64 | 45 52 | 45
Wind 7 mph SSW 9 mph South 7 mph South 4 mph SE
Humidity 67% 49% 48% 76%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 1% 100% 41% 81%
Conditions Clear Overcast Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
9:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.25], Average RMSE [2.25] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 1:24 AM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 46 63 | 48 66 | 52 54 | 50
Wind 2 mph SE 7 mph NNE 5 mph NE 1 mph ENE
Humidity 83% 56% 60% 89%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 98% 72% 81%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
9:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.91], Average RMSE [2.24] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 1:24 AM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 48 68 | 48 72 | 46 57 | 48
Wind 3 mph West 4 mph WNW 6 mph WNW 4 mph SE
Humidity 86% 48% 40% 67%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 31% 45% 58% 41%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:14 AM
9:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.97], Average RMSE [2.44] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 1:24 AM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 50F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 46 73 | 50 77 | 48 57 | 52
Wind 7 mph SE 9 mph SE 10 mph SE 13 mph SW
Humidity 64% 43% 36% 80%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 49% 100% 100% 100%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Overcast Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:14 AM
9:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.67], Average RMSE [2.67] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 1:24 AM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 50 72 | 52 79 | 50 61 | 52
Wind 11 mph SSW 11 mph West 12 mph WSW 9 mph SSW
Humidity 89% 50% 35% 69%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 82% 54% 51% 67%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:14 AM
9:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.89], Average RMSE [2.99] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 1:24 AM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 54 70 | 46 79 | 41 57 | 41
Wind 13 mph SW 23 mph SW 21 mph WSW 6 mph WSW
Humidity 93% 42% 25% 55%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 25% 35% 48% 63%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.62], Average RMSE [3.62] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 1:24 AM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 41 72 | 43 81 | 43 64 | 45
Wind 6 mph WSW 7 mph West 6 mph West 2 mph SW
Humidity 56% 34% 25% 46%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 45% 50% 71% 71%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.65], Average RMSE [2.71] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 1:24 AM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 46 77 | 48 82 | 50 64 | 52
Wind 4 mph SW 5 mph WSW 3 mph West 1 mph South
Humidity 65% 35% 32% 60%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 41% 37% 32% 17%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 1:24 AM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 54 77 | 54 81 | 54 64 | 59
Wind 2 mph SSW 4 mph West 4 mph WNW 1 mph NW
Humidity 73% 42% 37% 79%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 17% 32% %
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
 
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June 19, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 70 °F 48 °F
Yesterday 88 °F 55 °F
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Jun. 19, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:13 AM MDT 9:35 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 4:28 AM MDT 10:20 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 3:22 AM MDT 11:26 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 1:56 AM MDT 12:52 AM MDT
Moon 5:16 PM MDT 2:20 AM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 17h 51m
Length of Day
16h 22m
Tomorrow will be 0m 6s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 81% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Special Weather Statement
Severe Weather Bulletin
issued by Environment Canada
at 10:33 am MDT Wednesday 19 June 2013.
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Watches/warnings in effect for southern Alberta...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for:
=new= Brooks - Strathmore - Vulcan
=new= Medicine Hat - Bow Island - Suffield
=new= Cypress Hills Provincial Park - Foremost
=new= Lethbridge - Taber - Milk River
=new= Cardston - Fort Macleod - Magrath.

      Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening.

      This is an alert to the potential development of severe
      thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds.

      Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.
      If threatening weather approaches take immediate safety
      precautions.

      If you would like to report severe weather, you can call
      1-800-239-0484. Please note, this phone number is only for
      reporting severe weather.

Rainfall warning for:
      City of Calgary
      Okotoks - High River - Claresholm
      Airdrie - Cochrane - Olds - Sundre
      Banff National Park
      Kananaskis - Canmore
      Nordegg - Forestry Trunk Road Highway 734
      Rocky Mountain House - Caroline.

      Heavy rainfall developing today and continuing into Thursday.

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==Discussion==
a low pressure system is slowly moving into southwestern Alberta
bringing heavy rain and the potential for severe thunderstorms. This
afternoon thunderstorms are possible along a trough running from
near Vulcan towards lethbridge. If storms trigger they have the
potential to become severe giving large hail and heavy rain.

Tonight rainfall will intensify along the foothills as the low
pressure centre moves into southern Alberta. Heaviest rainfall is
expected tonight with amounts of 50 to 70 millimetres possible in
some locations. Total amounts of 100 millimetres are likely by
Thursday evening. Some areas of the foothills may see up to 150
millimetres by the time the system begins to weaken Thursday night.


Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details.

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