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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

Lat: 44.523°NLon: 114.21611°WElev: 5026.0ft.

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jul 05:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NE Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NE Mackay ID
 44.07°N 113.35°W (Elev. 7703 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 am MDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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