Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

PLAINS (PLAM8)

Lat: 47.46622°NLon: 114.87961°WElev: 2481.0ft.

NA

79°F

26°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 03 Aug 03:26 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NW Plains MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NW Plains MT
 47.52°N 115.01°W (Elev. 2641 ft)
2:01 pm MDT Aug 3, 2026
4pm MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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