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Mississippi Valley Summer Heat Wave; Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Possible to the North

A dangerous summer heat wave will continue much of the Plains, Mid/Lower Mississippi Valley, Southeast U.S. today and Thursday. Areas of severe thunderstorms may occur today and again on Thursday from parts of the northern/central Rockies and High Plains into the Ohio Valley and Carolinas. Excessive rainfall over similar areas may bring flash flooding today and Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

Lat: 46.92083°NLon: 114.0925°WElev: 3199ft.

Rain

79°F

26°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 06 Jul 02:05 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Missoula MT

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Heavy Rain

    High: 89 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 58. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Heavy Rain
    then Mostly
    Clear

    Low: 58 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Sunny through mid morning, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Sunny then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    High: 87 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Partly
    Cloudy

    Low: 59 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 87 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

    Low: 59 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 84 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 56 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    Sunny

    High: 82 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 58. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Sunny through mid morning, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
Missoula MT
 46.87°N 114°W (Elev. 3202 ft)
Last Update:
3:40 am MDT Jul 6, 2022
Forecast Valid:
2pm MDT Jul 6, 2022-6pm MDT Jul 12, 2022
 
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