Helena, MT

5:43 PM MDT on June 19, 2013 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 3773 ft
Lon: 112.0° W
Lat: 46.6° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Wednesday, June 19, 2013. A transitional weather day occurred Wednesday as some areas of the country experienced active weather. The most active weather developed in the Plains as a storm moved through the Rockies and into the western Plains. This feature carried some moisture that produced areas of scattered showers and thunderstorms from the Oklahoma panhandle through Nebraska. Some of these thunderstorms were quite strong and were related to the thunderstorm that produced a tornado at the Denver International Airport Tuesday.

Meanwhile, a front moved along the eastern seaboard and produced areas of scattered showers and even some thunderstorms from Virginia through the Northeast coast. As the front moved off the coast, rain diminished for most areas. The one exception to this was in North Carolina where the front lingered through the afternoon.

Elsewhere, scattered showers developed through the Northwest and Intermountain West as a Summer storm system moved through the area.

A large high pressure system anchored over the Great Lakes provide dry conditions for much of the northern half of the country from the Plains through much of New England.

The Northeast rose into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast saw temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Southern Plains rose into the 90s and 100s, while the Southwest saw similar temperatures.
Weather Underground midday recap for Wednesday, June 19, 2013. A transitional weather day occurred Wednesday as some areas of the country experienced active weather. The most active weather developed in the Plains as a storm moved through the Rockies and into the western Plains. This feature carried some moisture that produced areas of scattered showers and thunderstorms from the Oklahoma panhandle through Nebraska. Some of these thunderstorms were quite strong and were related to the thunderstorm that produced a tornado at the Denver International Airport Tuesday.

Meanwhile, a front moved along the eastern seaboard and produced areas of scattered showers and even some thunderstorms from Virginia through the Northeast coast. As the front moved off the coast, rain diminished for most areas. The one exception to this was in North Carolina where the front lingered through the afternoon.

Elsewhere, scattered showers developed through the Northwest and Intermountain West as a Summer storm system moved through the area.

A large high pressure system anchored over the Great Lakes provide dry conditions for much of the northern half of the country from the Plains through much of New England.

The Northeast rose into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast saw temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Southern Plains rose into the 90s and 100s, while the Southwest saw similar temperatures.
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Helena Weather at a Glance

Updated 5:29 PM MDT
Elevation
3735 ft
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
54 °F
Feels Like 54 °F
Wind(mph)
10
Sunrise / Set
5:34 AM
9:24 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Thunderstorm 45 °F
T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 63 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Mostly Cloudy 46 °F
Mostly Cloudy
20% chance of precipitation
Friday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 63 | 45 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Saturday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 59 | 45 °F
Chance of T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 73 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.71 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 4400 ft
Moisture
Humidity
75%
Rainfall
-
Not available.
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KHLN 192253Z 24013G32KT 10SM VCTS OVC044 14/06 A2971 RMK AO2 PK WND 26037/2241 LTG DSNT NW-NE TSB11E46B53 PRESRR SLP059 T01440061
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Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
54 °F
58,58,60,61,62,64,65,68,71,72,73,67,63
Dew Point
46 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
10 mph from SW
Wind Gust
0.0 mph
Health
UV
2 out of 16
Pollen
4.80 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
No Activity
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Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday Night
nt_tstorms Clear with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 63F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Friday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 45F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 45F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch 328 in effect until 10 PM MDT this evening...

Helena Weather Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for Helena Weather Station KHLN

Wednesday, 19
Thunderstorm
82 | 45 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Thursday, 20
Chance of a Thunderstorm
63 | 46 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Friday, 21
Chance of a Thunderstorm
63 | 45 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Saturday, 22
Chance of a Thunderstorm
59 | 45 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Sunday, 23
Partly Cloudy
73 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 24
Mostly Cloudy
73 | 52 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 25
Partly Cloudy
81 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
77 | 48 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Thursday, 27
Partly Cloudy
82 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 28
Clear
90 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 1:53 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday Night
nt_tstorms Clear with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 46 61 | 52 68 | 48 57 | 43
Wind 7 mph WNW 7 mph NW 18 mph WSW 18 mph WSW
Humidity 69% 73% 47% 61%
Chance of Precip. 50% 70% 70% 50%
Cloud Cover 56% 69% 71% 26%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
9:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.16], Average RMSE [2.72]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.03], Average RMSE [2.10] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:53 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 39 59 | 36 63 | 34 50 | 36
Wind 15 mph WSW 18 mph WSW 13 mph West 6 mph West
Humidity 80% 40% 35% 56%
Chance of Precip. 40% 30% 30% 20%
Cloud Cover 29% 43% 94% 76%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
9:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.99], Average RMSE [2.57]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.59], Average RMSE [2.51] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:53 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 63F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Friday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 45F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 36 55 | 37 61 | 39 52 | 37
Wind 5 mph WSW 13 mph West 7 mph NNW 4 mph WNW
Humidity 65% 51% 46% 56%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 42% 56% 93% 95%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
9:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.62], Average RMSE [2.72]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.62], Average RMSE [4.32] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:53 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 45F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 39 59 | 39 57 | 41 54 | 37
Wind 3 mph West 3 mph WNW 8 mph WNW 5 mph WSW
Humidity 79% 46% 53% 53%
Chance of Precip. 30% 20% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 88% 100% 82% 4%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
9:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.69], Average RMSE [2.88]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.31], Average RMSE [4.89] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:53 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 36 64 | 37 72 | 39 57 | 45
Wind 6 mph SW 3 mph WSW 2 mph South 2 mph North
Humidity 71% 36% 30% 61%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 90% 0% 79% 93%
Conditions Overcast Clear Mostly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
9:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.46], Average RMSE [3.90]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.49], Average RMSE [5.22] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:53 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 43 72 | 41 70 | 48 61 | 52
Wind 5 mph SW 6 mph SW 3 mph WSW 5 mph SW
Humidity 72% 32% 46% 71%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 40%
Cloud Cover 32% 72% 79% 83%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
9:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.77], Average RMSE [3.86]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.72], Average RMSE [5.49] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:53 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 46 72 | 45 79 | 48 63 | 48
Wind 7 mph SW 12 mph SW 9 mph WSW 5 mph WSW
Humidity 77% 39% 33% 60%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 5% 41% 26% 16%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
9:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.05], Average RMSE [3.98]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.07], Average RMSE [5.42] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:53 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 48 75 | 48 75 | 43 64 | 43
Wind 7 mph SSW 16 mph West 14 mph WNW 4 mph West
Humidity 76% 37% 31% 43%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 44% 73% 46%
Conditions Clear Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
9:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.69], Average RMSE [4.14]
Source: BestForecast at 1:53 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 41 77 | 43 77 | 45 66 | 45
Wind 4 mph SW 5 mph WSW 6 mph WNW 2 mph NW
Humidity 76% 29% 30% 44%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 37% 2% 21% 8%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
9:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.51], Average RMSE [3.24]
Source: BestForecast at 1:53 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 46 77 | 48 79 | 52 66 | 50
Wind 4 mph WSW 5 mph West 5 mph WNW 1 mph West
Humidity 67% 37% 38% 55%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 12% 18% 25% 26%
Conditions Clear Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
9:25 PM
Source: BestForecast at 1:53 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 48 75 | 45 77 | 41 64 | 43
Wind 4 mph WSW 5 mph West 5 mph WNW 0 mph WNW
Humidity 72% 32% 27% 43%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 27% 20% 14% 13%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 1:53 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 45 77 | 41 79 | 36 63 | 39
Wind 4 mph SW 4 mph West 4 mph WNW 8 mph NNE
Humidity 64% 27% 21% 40%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 11% % % %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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Weather History & Almanac
June 19, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KHLN) 77 °F 49 °F
Record (KHLN) 93 °F (1988) 36 °F (1972)
Yesterday 86 °F 52 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 4
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Astronomy
Jun. 19, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:34 AM MDT 9:24 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 4:54 AM MDT 10:04 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:01 AM MDT 10:57 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 2:42 AM MDT 12:16 AM MDT
Moon 5:12 PM MDT 2:33 AM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 17h 09m
Length of Day
15h 50m
Tomorrow will be 0m 4s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 83% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Jun 29
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Jul 8
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91 °F
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88 °F
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88 °F
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87 °F
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87 °F
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41 °F
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44 °F
Butte
48 °F
Lewistown
48 °F
Dillon
50 °F
Bozeman
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Station Depth Elevation
Nevada Ridge 0 in 7020 ft
Pickfoot Creek 0 in 6650 ft
Copper Bottom 0 in 5200 ft
Copper Camp 0 in 6950 ft
Stringer Creek 1 in 6550 ft
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Wind Speed: 13.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 215° (SW)
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METAR KHLN 192253Z 24013G32KT 10SM VCTS OVC044 14/06 A2971 RMK AO2 PK WND 26037/2241 LTG DSNT NW-NE TSB11E46B53 PRESRR SLP059 T01440061

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Orioles vs. Tigers 1:08 PM EDT on June 19, 2013 Clear, 72 °F
Marlins vs. Diamondbacks 12:40 PM MST on June 19, 2013 Clear, 104 °F
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Almería vs. Girona 8:00 PM CEST on June 19, 2013 Chance of a Thunderstorm, High 80° F/ 27° C
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Toyota/Save Mart 350 12:19 PM PDT on June 23, 2013 Clear, 68 °F
Quaker State 400 7:45 PM EDT on June 29, 2013 Average High 84° F/ 28° C
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Travelers Championship 8:30 AM EDT on June 20, 2013 Clear, 58 °F
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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
APRSWXNET Helena MT , Helena, MT 54 °F - 46 °F 75% SW  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 3735 ft 5:29 PM MDT MADIS
South Central, Helena, MT 56.2 °F - 48 °F 73% NW  at  0.7 mph 0.10 in / hr 4088 ft 5:43 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Helena M, Helena, MT 57 °F - 46 °F 66% West  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 3733 ft 5:06 PM MDT MADIS
Diehl Heights, Helena, MT 52.0 °F - 46 °F 79% East  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4367 ft 5:39 PM MDT Normal  
Upper South Central, Helena, Mt 52.2 °F - 45 °F 75% North  at  6.5 mph 0.11 in / hr 4400 ft 5:43 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
York Rd and Farm in the Dell, Helena, MT 55.4 °F - 46 °F 70% West  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3750 ft 5:41 PM MDT Normal  
West Helena Valley, Fort Harrison, MT 54.4 °F - 44 °F 68% WSW  at  13.0 mph - / hr 3960 ft 5:41 PM MDT Normal
Helena Valley, Helena, MT 60.1 °F - 48 °F 63% West  at  15.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 3724 ft 5:43 PM MDT Normal  
Meadowlark Estates, East Helena, MT 55.4 °F - 43 °F 64% West  at  18.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3980 ft 5:42 PM MDT Normal  
lincoln road east, Helena, MT 55.0 °F - 49 °F 79% WSW  at  8.7 mph 0.08 in / hr 3727 ft 5:29 PM MDT Normal  
North Valley, Helena, MT 53.8 °F - 46 °F 75% West  at  4.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 3934 ft 5:42 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Helena North Hills, Helena, MT 52.9 °F - 46 °F 77% NNW  at  5.3 mph - / hr 3950 ft 5:42 PM MDT Normal  
Saddle Mountain, Montana City, MT 54.8 °F - 43 °F 64% North  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4760 ft 5:43 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Forest Park Estates, Clancy, MT 58.1 °F - - - SSW  at  7.0 mph 0.06 in / hr 4495 ft 5:43 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Helena National Forest -York Gulch, Helena, MT 72.6 °F - 54 °F 53% SW  at  3.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 4229 ft 4:33 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Jefferson City, Jefferson City, MT 57.9 °F - 44 °F 61% WSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4640 ft 5:40 PM MDT Normal
MesoWest Sieben I-15 MP 216 , Canyon Creek, MT 54 °F - 48 °F 83% NW  at  27 mph 0.00 in / hr 4199 ft 5:02 PM MDT MADIS
19 MWL, Winston, MT 55.4 °F - 46 °F 70% North  at  18.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 4472 ft 5:43 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
McClellan Creek Road, Montana City, MT 51.6 °F - 36 °F 54% SW  at  6.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 4780 ft 5:43 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
MesoWest MacDonald Pass US-12 MP 27.9 , Helena, MT 50 °F 42 °F 50 °F 100% NW  at  30 mph 0.00 in / hr 6325 ft 5:00 PM MDT MADIS
MesoWest FROHNER MEADOW , Helena, MT 45 °F 45 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 6479 ft 4:00 PM MDT MADIS
MesoWest Boulder Hill I-15 MP 170.9 , Jefferson City, MT 55 °F - 39 °F 55% NE  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 6250 ft 5:01 PM MDT MADIS
MesoWest TIZER BASIN , Winston, MT 63 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 6839 ft 4:00 PM MDT MADIS
MesoWest ROCKER PEAK , Basin, MT 60 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 8000 ft 2:00 PM MDT MADIS
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:03 PM MDT on June 19, 2013

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 328 remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT
for the following locations


Mt
. Montana counties included are

Blaine Broadwater Cascade
Chouteau Fergus Glacier
hill Jefferson Judith Basin
Lewis And Clark Liberty Meagher
Pondera Teton Toole



Flash Flood Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:01 PM MDT on June 19, 2013

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
the Corral fire burn scar in the scratchgravel hills located in
south central Lewis And Clark County in west central Montana...

* until 700 PM MDT

* at 451 PM MDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
very heavy rain that could cause flash flooding and debris flows
from a thunderstorm over the warned area.

* Flash flooding and debris flows will generally remain over the
Corral fire burn scar in the scratchgravel hills.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding... mud and debris flows are
imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground. Residents
living along streams and creeks should take immediate precautions to
protect life and property.



Lat... Lon 4671 11213 4672 11202 4663 11201 4662 11211


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428 PM MDT Wed Jun 19 2013

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Elbow pass wildfire burn scar and the Falls Point wildfire
burn scar in west central Lewis And Clark County in west central
Montana...

* until 815 PM MDT

* at 414 PM MDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
flash flooding and debris flows resulting from a thunderstorm over
the warned area.

* Multiple storms will continue to move over the burn scar areas and
could produce several rounds of flash flooding and debris flows
through this evening.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding... mud and debris flows are
imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground. Residents
living along streams and creeks should take immediate precautions to
protect life and property.



Lat... Lon 4746 11307 4747 11271 4701 11271 4706 11281
      4717 11281 4717 11302 4718 11306 4745 11308




Special Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:22 PM MDT on June 19, 2013

... Significant weather advisory for central Lewis And Clark and
southwestern Cascade counties until 600 PM MDT...

At 518 PM MDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar was tracking a
strong thunderstorm 6 miles east of Wolf Creek... or 22 miles
southwest of Cascade... moving northwest at 20 mph.

Hail up to one-half inch in diameter and wind gusts up to 40 mph are
possible with this storm... along with heavy rain and frequent
dangerous lightning.

Locations near the path of this storm include... Wolf Creek and Craig.

If threatening weather approaches your area... take shelter in a
sturdy building.


Lat... Lon 4720 11244 4737 11192 4695 11177 4688 11201
time... Mot... loc 2322z 156deg 17kt 4700 11195


444 PM MDT Wed Jun 19 2013

... Significant weather advisory for northern Lewis And Clark...
southwestern Teton and extreme western Cascade counties until 545 PM
MDT...

At 442 PM MDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar was tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles southwest
of Augusta to 13 miles southeast of Augusta... and moving north at 30
mph.

Hail up to one-half inch in diameter and wind gusts up to 40 mph are
possible with these storms.

Locations near the path of these storms include... Choteau... Augusta
and Fairfield.

If threatening weather approaches your area... take shelter in a
sturdy building.


Lat... Lon 4775 11314 4775 11310 4778 11307 4786 11307
      4790 11308 4784 11196 4720 11195 4733 11307
      4747 11308 4748 11311 4751 11314 4766 11314
      4772 11318
time... Mot... loc 2244z 176deg 28kt 4742 11264 4738 11218



444 PM MDT Wed Jun 19 2013

... Significant weather advisory for northern Lewis And Clark...
southwestern Teton and extreme western Cascade counties until 545 PM
MDT...

At 442 PM MDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar was tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles southwest
of Augusta to 13 miles southeast of Augusta... and moving north at 30
mph.

Hail up to one-half inch in diameter and wind gusts up to 40 mph are
possible with these storms.

Locations near the path of these storms include... Choteau... Augusta
and Fairfield.

If threatening weather approaches your area... take shelter in a
sturdy building.


Lat... Lon 4775 11314 4775 11310 4778 11307 4786 11307
      4790 11308 4784 11196 4720 11195 4733 11307
      4747 11308 4748 11311 4751 11314 4766 11314
      4772 11318
time... Mot... loc 2244z 176deg 28kt 4742 11264 4738 11218


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Local Storm Report
Mobile & Email Alerts


06/19/2013 0500 PM

Helena, Lewis And Clark County.

Hail m0.75 inch, reported by trained spotter.






06/19/2013 0500 PM

Helena, Lewis And Clark County.

Hail m0.75 inch, reported by trained spotter.






06/19/2013 0450 PM

Helena, Lewis And Clark County.

Hail e0.50 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            North of Carroll College





06/19/2013 0452 PM

3 miles W of Clancy, Jefferson County.

Hail m0.50 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Marble size hail lasted 10 to 15 minutes





06/19/2013 0420 PM

Boulder, Jefferson County.

Hail e0.88 inch, reported by public.


            Local media shared a photo of hail reported by a public
            observer. Size estimate based on photo of hail in a
            persons hand.





06/19/2013 0312 PM

White Sulphur Spri, Meagher County.

Funnel cloud, reported by trained spotter.


            Funnel cloud spotted EST 10 M south of white Sulpher
            Springs. Funnel extended about three quarters of way
            down from cloud base and dissipated by time of call.
            Storm rotation was not clear.





06/18/2013 0230 PM

Marysville, Lewis And Clark County.

Hail e0.25 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Heavy rain with estimated 0.3 inch hail lasting 5
            minutes. Calm wind.




06/18/2013 0320 PM

Lincoln, Lewis And Clark County.

Hail e0.88 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Raind with nickel size hail for 6 minutes. Calm wind.




06/18/2013 0812 PM

3 miles SW of Craig, Lewis And Clark County.

Hail e0.88 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Heavy rain and pea size hail with a few larger stones
            to nickel size.




06/18/2013 0812 PM

3 miles SW of Craig, Lewis And Clark County.

Hail e0.88 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Heavy rain and pea size hail with a few larger stones
            to nickel size.





06/18/2013 0320 PM

Lincoln, Lewis And Clark County.

Hail e0.88 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Raind with nickel size hail for 6 minutes. Calm wind.





06/18/2013 0320 PM

Lincoln, Lewis And Clark County.

Hail e0.88 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Raind with nickel size hail for 6 minutes. Calm wind.





06/18/2013 0230 PM

Marysville, Lewis And Clark County.

Hail e0.25 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Heavy rain with estimated 0.3 inch hail lasting 5
            minutes. Calm wind.





06/17/2013 0915 PM

8 miles ENE of Winston, Broadwater County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by public.


            Public reports estimated quarter-sized hail at Goose
            Bay Marina





06/17/2013 0853 PM

2 miles N of Winston, Broadwater County.

Hail e0.25 inch, reported by amateur radio.


            Pea size hail... heavy rain and wind gusts to 53 mph
            about 2 miles north of Winston.




06/17/2013 0853 PM

2 miles N of Winston, Broadwater County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m53 mph, reported by amateur radio.


            Pea size hail... heavy rain and wind gusts to 53 mph
            about 2 miles north of Winston.





06/17/2013 0550 PM

17 miles WNW of Augusta, Lewis And Clark County.

Hail e1.75 inch, reported by public.


            Hail up to Golf balls. Vehicle damage. Roof damage to
            metal roofs.




06/17/2013 0550 PM

17 miles WNW of Augusta, Lewis And Clark County.

Hail e1.75 inch, reported by public.


            Hail up to Golf balls. Vehicle damage. Roof damage to
            metal roofs.





06/17/2013 0550 PM

17 miles WNW of Augusta, Lewis And Clark County.

Hail e1.75 inch, reported by public.


            Hail up to Golf balls. Vehicle damage. Roof damage to
            metal roofs.



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