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 >

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

Lat: 48.23587°NLon: 113.56453°WElev: 4043.0ft.

NA

53°F

12°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	ESE 3 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	49°F (9°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	12 Aug 07:00 AM MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Essex MT

Today
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 72 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 72 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 84. Light southwest wind becoming west southwest 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 12 to 17 mph becoming light southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

8 Miles E Essex MT
48.28°N 113.44°W (Elev. 5401 ft)

3:30 am MDT Aug 12, 2025

Forecast Valid:

7am MDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 18, 2025

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