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

Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (MTESX)

Lat: 48.28176°NLon: 113.60657°WElev: 3848.0ft.

NA

68°F

20°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 13 Jul 09:30 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Essex MT

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a northeast wind 13 to 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Northeast wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Monday
A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a northeast wind 13 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Northeast wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Essex MT
 48.31°N 113.57°W (Elev. 6252 ft)
3:30 am MDT Jul 13, 2025
9am MDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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