Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pocatello, Pocatello Regional Airport (KPIH)

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

Clear

91°F

33°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed WNW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 25 Aug 03:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW American Falls ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 84. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 84. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW American Falls ID
 42.77°N 112.87°W (Elev. 4308 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
3pm MDT Aug 25, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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