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

BENCHMARK (BEFM8)

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

NA

80°F

27°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed N 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 13 Jul 12:08 PM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Rocky Mountain Front

Rest Of Today
Sunny late in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 75 to 85. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 70 to 80. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Monday Night
Breezy, colder. Rain showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then rain showers likely after midnight. Lows 40 to 45. North winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Tuesday
Much cooler. Cloudy. Rain showers likely in the morning, then chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 50. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning. Chance of showers 60 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to 45.
Wednesday
Warmer. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 65.
Wednesday Night Through Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 65 to 75.
Friday
Partly cloudy. Highs 65 to 75.
Friday Night And Saturday
Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 55. Highs 70 to 80.



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