Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

POTLATCH (POTI1)

Lat: 46.92986°NLon: 116.90881°WElev: 2542.0ft.

95°F

35°C

Humidity	20%
Wind Speed	SW 3 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	48°F (9°C)
Visibility	NA
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	12 Aug 03:11 PM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Onaway ID

Heat Advisory August 12, 04:20pm until August 12, 08:00pm

Red Flag Warning August 13, 12:00pm until August 13, 09:00pm

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Red Flag Warning

Heat Advisory August 12, 04:20pm until August 12, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Tue
Heat Advisory
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy
then Mostly
Clear
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 76 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.