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

75°F

24°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Aug 03:30 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WSW Kiowa MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Widespread smoke, mainly between midnight and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Smoke

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Patchy smoke before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 72 °F

    Patchy Smoke
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Widespread smoke, mainly between midnight and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Patchy smoke before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles WSW Kiowa MT
 48.48°N 113.51°W (Elev. 6847 ft)
2:01 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
3pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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