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

Helena Regional Airport (KHLN)

Lat: 46.60445°NLon: 111.9892°WElev: 3874.0ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	NNW 11 MPH
Barometer	30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint	48°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 05:25 AM MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Helena MT

Overnight
Low: 54 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 57 °F
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 73 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Wednesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 53 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 54. North northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. High near 57. North wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 49. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming north northeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55.