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.

Rain

62°F

17°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Aug 06:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles N Challis ID

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

    NOW until 9:00pm Thu

    Red Flag Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 67. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of rain between 10pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 69. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and thunderstorms. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Rain and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 67. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of rain between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 69. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles N Challis ID
 44.72°N 114.26°W (Elev. 6325 ft)
5:31 pm MDT Aug 13, 2026
7pm MDT Aug 13, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 20, 2026
 
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