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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

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

NA

59°F

15°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Aug 09:45 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Essex MT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 13 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 13 mph becoming east after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Essex MT
 48.39°N 113.56°W (Elev. 6946 ft)
Last Update:
2:01 am MDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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