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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Butte, Bert Mooney Airport (KBTM)

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

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed WNW 20 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 02 Aug 02:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Butte MT

Red Flag Warning until August 2, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning until August 2, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sun

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 77 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy smoke before 8pm, then patchy smoke after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Monday

    Monday: Widespread smoke, mainly after 9am. Sunny, with a high near 67. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Smoke

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Widespread smoke, mainly before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Smoke

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Areas of smoke before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind.

    High: 73 °F

    Areas Smoke
    then Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Patchy smoke. Sunny, with a high near 77. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Patchy smoke before 8pm, then patchy smoke after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday
Widespread smoke, mainly after 9am. Sunny, with a high near 67. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Widespread smoke, mainly before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Areas of smoke before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Butte MT
 46.01°N 112.46°W (Elev. 6201 ft)
Last Update:
2:01 pm MDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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