Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

RED RIVER (RRFI1)

Lat: 45.7125°NLon: 115.3375°WElev: 4600.0ft.

NA

82°F

28°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 24 Aug 12:27 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles SE Elk City ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north northwest. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy smoke between 10pm and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north northwest. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Patchy smoke between 10pm and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles SE Elk City ID
 45.63°N 115.04°W (Elev. 7999 ft)
12:06 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
1pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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