Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ekalaka MT323 MP 46.8 (MTEKL)

Lat: 45.312°NLon: 104.46657°WElev: 3688.0ft.

NA

100°F

38°C

Humidity	15%
Wind Speed	S 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	NA
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	12 Jul 11:30 AM MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SSW Camp Crook SD

Extreme Heat Warning July 12, 11:47am until July 14, 12:00am

Red Flag Warning until July 12, 09:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Red Flag Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 12, 11:47am until July 14, 12:00am
Red Flag Warning until July 12, 09:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Today
High: 105 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 103 °F
Hot
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 101 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 101 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind 7 to 13 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast after midnight.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Light east southeast wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East southeast wind 8 to 16 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Thursday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Northwest wind around 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East northeast wind 7 to 11 mph.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. East southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 10 to 14 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. East wind 10 to 16 mph becoming north in the morning.

Additional Forecasts and Information

Zone Area Forecast for Carter County, MT

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

11 Miles SSW Camp Crook SD
45.41°N 104.08°W (Elev. 3278 ft)

11:34 am MDT Jul 12, 2026

Forecast Valid:

11am MDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 18, 2026

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