Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA)

Lat: 43.52083°NLon: 112.06611°WElev: 4741.0ft.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NNW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jul 07:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles E Basalt ID

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain between 2pm and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. South southeast wind 7 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 13 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain between 2pm and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. South southeast wind 7 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 13 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles E Basalt ID
 43.3°N 111.92°W (Elev. 6001 ft)
5:31 am MDT Jul 2, 2026
7am MDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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