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

Big Timber Airport (K6S0)

Lat: 45.80647°NLon: 109.97826°WElev: 4494.0ft.

Clear

84°F

29°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed W 16 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 13 Jul 11:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Harlowton MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 89. West northwest wind around 14 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 18 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 59. North wind 16 to 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northeast wind 11 to 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. East southeast wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East southeast wind 7 to 14 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 89. West northwest wind around 14 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 18 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 59. North wind 16 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northeast wind 11 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. East southeast wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East southeast wind 7 to 14 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. East wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. East northeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Harlowton MT
 46.38°N 109.88°W (Elev. 4488 ft)
11:08 am MDT Jul 13, 2025
12pm MDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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