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

BLUFF CREEK (BLUM8)

Lat: 48.86833°NLon: 106.94814°WElev: 2550.0ft.

NA

88°F

31°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed NW 16 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 12 Jul 06:44 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E Opheim MT

Red Flag Warning until July 12, 08:00pm
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    Red Flag Warning until July 12, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Red Flag Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. North northwest wind around 11 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East northeast wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind around 9 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. North northwest wind around 11 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East northeast wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. East southeast wind around 11 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles E Opheim MT
 48.84°N 106.26°W (Elev. 3097 ft)
2:10 pm MDT Jul 12, 2025
7pm MDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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