Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

75°F

24°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Aug 12:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ESE Clayton ID

Red Flag Warning until August 13, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning until August 13, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Thu

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  High near 61. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 63. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 62 by 5pm. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west southwest. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 61. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 63. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ESE Clayton ID
 44.13°N 114.12°W (Elev. 7733 ft)
11:31 am MDT Aug 13, 2026
12pm MDT Aug 13, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 19, 2026
 
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