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Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Craters of the Moon (CRA)

Lat: 43.42918°NLon: 113.5383°WElev: 5996.0ft.

NA

80°F

27°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed SW 19 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Aug 05:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles ESE Craters of the Moon National Monument ID

Red Flag Warning until August 17, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning until August 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sun

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90. North northeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. North northeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90. North northeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. North northeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles ESE Craters of the Moon National Monument ID
 43.32°N 113.24°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 pm MDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm MDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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