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

Butte, Bert Mooney Airport (KBTM)

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

Clear

73°F

23°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed NNW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 01:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Butte MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Patchy smoke after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy smoke before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Patchy Smoke
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Patchy smoke after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Patchy smoke before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Butte MT
 45.98°N 112.52°W (Elev. 5486 ft)
12:06 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
1pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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