Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENCHMARK (BEFM8)

Lat: 47.49526° N Lon: 112.88453° W Elev: 5374.0 ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed ESE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 04 Aug 12:08 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Rocky Mountain Front

Tonight
Mostly clear. Patchy smoke early in the evening. Lows 35 to 41. Northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
Tuesday
Warmer, sunny. Patchy smoke in the afternoon. Highs 61 to 71. Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Patchy smoke. Lows 40 to 46. West winds up to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Warmer, sunny. Highs 69 to 79. West winds up to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Lows 44 to 50. West winds up to 10 mph.
Thursday And Thursday Night
Clear. Highs 74 to 86. Lows 49 to 55.
Friday Through Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Highs 73 to 88. Lows 49 to 55.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Highs 69 to 79. Lows 47 to 53.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 66 to 76.



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