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

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA)

Lat: 43.52083°NLon: 112.06611°WElev: 4741.0ft.

Clear

88°F

31°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 25 Aug 06:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ESE Basalt ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West southwest wind around 7 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: 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. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  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 62. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain, mainly between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of rain after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West southwest wind around 7 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
Wednesday
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. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain, mainly between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles ESE Basalt ID
 43.26°N 112.06°W (Elev. 4715 ft)
5:31 pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
6pm MDT Aug 25, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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