Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Red Flag Warning in effect from August 17, 12:00 PM MDT until August 17, 09:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

Lat: 44.523° N Lon: 114.21611° W Elev: 5026.0 ft.

Clear

58°F

14°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint	47°F (8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Aug 07:55 AM MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Detailed forecast for

Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys

Today

Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers in the morning...then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the afternoon. Highs 74 to 84. Light and variable winds...becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the evening. Lows 49 to 58. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.

Monday

Sunny. Highs 80 to 90. Southeast winds up to 10 mph... Shifting to south in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 61. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny. Highs 84 to 94. Southeast winds around 10 mph.

Tuesday Night Through Wednesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows 52 to 62. Highs 83 to 93.

Thursday

Sunny. Highs 82 to 92.

Thursday Night Through Friday Night

Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 61. Highs 82 to 92.