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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

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

Lat: 44.523°NLon: 114.21611°WElev: 5026.0ft.

Clear

75°F

24°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed W 14 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jul 02:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Challis ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Challis ID
 44.51°N 114.22°W (Elev. 5151 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 pm MDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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