Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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 SSE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 28 Jul 06:08 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Rocky Mountain Front

Today
Sunny. Areas of smoke through the day. A 20 percent chance of rain showers late in the afternoon. Highs 74 to 84. South winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Patchy smoke. Lows 51 to 57. West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny. Patchy smoke. Highs 73 to 85. Southwest winds up to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 57. West winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs 75 to 87. West winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 53 to 59.
Friday Through Saturday
Clear. Highs 75 to 91. Lows 53 to 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 57.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Cooler, clear. Highs 63 to 75. Lows 40 to 46.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 62 to 72.



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336 AM MDT Tue Jul 28 2026
 
 

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