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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Helmville MT-200 MP 53.3 (MTHLM)

Lat: 46.96826°NLon: 112.97487°WElev: 4199.0ft.

NA

69°F

21°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jul 01:30 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NNW Lincoln MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NNW Lincoln MT
 47.15°N 112.84°W (Elev. 7014 ft)
Last Update:
12:21 pm MDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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