Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Helena Regional Airport (KHLN)

Lat: 46.60445°NLon: 111.9892°WElev: 3874.0ft.

Clear

76°F

24°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 13 Jul 09:53 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Helena MT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 93. West northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 93. West northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
Helena MT
 46.58°N 112.04°W (Elev. 4413 ft)
9:41 am MDT Jul 13, 2025
10am MDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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