Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Jun 12:30 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Essex MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Thursday
A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Juneteenth
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Essex MT
 48.35°N 113.58°W (Elev. 5974 ft)
12:21 am MDT Jun 18, 2026
12am MDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm MDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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