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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

WEST FORK (WSFM8)

Lat: 45.81561°NLon: 114.2585°WElev: 4420.0ft.

NA

76°F

24°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 02 Jul 01:14 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles WSW Darby MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 55. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 55. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles WSW Darby MT
 45.96°N 114.61°W (Elev. 7992 ft)
Last Update:
12:21 pm MDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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