Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Butte, Bert Mooney Airport (KBTM)

Lat: 45.95472°NLon: 112.4975°WElev: 5545.0ft.

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jul 04:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Butte MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain between 9pm and midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 42. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain between 9pm and midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 42. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SE Butte MT
 45.93°N 112.42°W (Elev. 6524 ft)
2:30 pm MDT Jul 15, 2025
5pm MDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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