Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

Lat: 48.28176°NLon: 113.60657°WElev: 3848.0ft.

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 14 Aug 10:15 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Essex MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. East southeast wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. East southeast wind around 11 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of rain before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Essex MT
 48.29°N 113.73°W (Elev. 6644 ft)
2:01 pm MDT Aug 14, 2026
10pm MDT Aug 14, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 21, 2026
 
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