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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pocatello, Pocatello Regional Airport (KPIH)

Lat: 42.92028°NLon: 112.57111°WElev: 4449.0ft.

Clear

86°F

30°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 12 Jul 10:53 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW American Falls ID

Extreme Heat Warning July 12, 11:01am until July 13, 09:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 12, 11:01am until July 13, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Mon

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW American Falls ID
 42.77°N 112.87°W (Elev. 4308 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 am MDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am MDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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