Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pocatello, Pocatello Regional Airport (KPIH)

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

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed NNW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 26 Aug 12:05 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Blackfoot ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Blackfoot ID
 43.21°N 112.41°W (Elev. 4478 ft)
11:31 am MDT Aug 26, 2026
12pm MDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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