Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from March 8, 03:00 AM MDT until March 9, 12:00 AM MDT

Current conditions at

HELENA (HRWM8)

Lat: 46.73167°NLon: 112.01917°WElev: 3800.0ft.

40°F

4°C

Humidity	49%
Wind Speed	W 8 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	22°F (-6°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	35°F (2°C)
Last update	06 Mar 06:53 PM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Helena MT

High Wind Watch March 8, 03:00am until March 9, 12:00am

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High Wind Watch

Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Saturday
High: 54 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 40 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 60 °F
Patchy
Blowing Dust
and Windy
Sunday Night
Low: 33 °F
Chance Rain
and Breezy
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Monday
High: 46 °F
Breezy.
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Snow
Monday Night
Low: 20 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Blustery then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 39 °F
Chance Snow
and Breezy
Tuesday Night
Low: 18 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 11 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Sunday

Patchy blowing dust after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 28 to 33 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday

A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Wednesday

A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Breezy.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Thursday

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Windy.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.

Friday

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy.