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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

Seasons (ITD76)

Lat: 47.92322°NLon: 116.84875°WElev: 2364.0ft.

NA

72°F

22°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 12 Aug 08:30 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Rathdrum ID

Heat Advisory August 12, 08:46am until August 12, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 12, 08:46am until August 12, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Rathdrum ID
 47.87°N 116.85°W (Elev. 2359 ft)
Last Update:
4:48 am PDT Aug 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am PDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm PDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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