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

47°F

8°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 15 Aug 07:30 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Essex MT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. East southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of rain after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. East southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Essex MT
 48.33°N 113.77°W (Elev. 7799 ft)
2:01 am MDT Aug 15, 2026
7am MDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 21, 2026
 
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