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Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

71°F

22°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Aug 12:45 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Essex MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 8 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Essex MT
 48.31°N 113.57°W (Elev. 6253 ft)
Last Update:
12:21 pm MDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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