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

77°F

25°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 12 Jul 09:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Helena MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Light west northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. North wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West southwest wind around 8 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Light west northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. North wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Helena MT
 46.58°N 112.04°W (Elev. 4413 ft)
8:28 pm MDT Jul 12, 2025
10pm MDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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