Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

RED RIVER (RRFI1)

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

NA

82°F

28°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 18 Aug 06:27 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles SW Elk City ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles SW Elk City ID
 45.62°N 115.74°W (Elev. 7067 ft)
2:00 pm MDT Aug 18, 2026
8pm MDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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