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May 18, 2013
The photos, reports, and perspective behind flooding rain in parts of Alabama Saturday.
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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 18, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 18, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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May 15, 2013
April 2013 was colder and wetter than average.
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May 15, 2013
The collection above features over 100 breathtaking images of Earth taken from NASA satellites and the International Space Station at night. But to scientists and meteorologists, they are more than just pretty pictures.
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May 15, 2013
In Alaska, climate change is forcing villagers on the edge of the Arctic to confront the reality of a warming planet. If they don't act soon, their villages were be lost forever.
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| Mostly cloudy with rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 61F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 39F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 54F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 41F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 73F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 41F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 59F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 37 | 55 | 41 | 57 | 41 | 45 | 37 |
| Wind | 3 mph West | 8 mph WNW | 9 mph NW | 8 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 88% | 59% | 54% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 80% | 80% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 85% | 93% | 93% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:57 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 41 | 37 | 52 | 37 | 52 | 37 | 41 | 36 |
| Wind | 8 mph WNW | 14 mph NW | 12 mph NW | 9 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 85% | 56% | 57% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 87% | 87% | 89% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:58 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 36 | 52 | 41 | 61 | 37 | 48 | 39 |
| Wind | 8 mph WNW | 11 mph NNW | 4 mph North | 4 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 75% | 62% | 39% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 50% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 68% | 60% | 34% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:59 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 36 | 64 | 32 | 72 | 27 | 48 | 34 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 8 mph SE | 10 mph SE | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 78% | 29% | 18% | 56% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 14% | 91% | 98% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
9:00 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 34 | 68 | 36 | 68 | 34 | 52 | 41 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 13 mph SSE | 5 mph SW | 6 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 57% | 29% | 28% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 95% | 41% | 5% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
9:01 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 41 | 41 | 48 | 41 | 55 | 34 | 52 | 43 |
| Wind | 3 mph NW | 5 mph West | 12 mph North | 5 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 100% | 76% | 44% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 99% | 97% | 98% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
9:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 41 | 68 | 37 | 68 | 34 | 54 | 45 |
| Wind | 4 mph NNE | 3 mph NE | 7 mph ENE | 2 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 90% | 33% | 27% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 36% | 23% | 0% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:43 AM
9:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 39 | 63 | 41 | 66 | 23 | 43 | 34 |
| Wind | 3 mph North | 0 mph North | 7 mph SE | 3 mph West |
| Humidity | 100% | 43% | 19% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 91% | 96% | 70% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:42 AM
9:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 45 | 59 | 45 | 59 | 45 | 43 | 41 |
| Wind | 4 mph WSW | 6 mph West | 6 mph WNW | 4 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 92% | 59% | 57% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 58% | 72% | 61% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
9:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 39 | 57 | 43 | 59 | 45 | 50 | 43 |
| Wind | 4 mph West | 5 mph WNW | 5 mph NW | 1 mph NW |
| Humidity | 99% | 55% | 58% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 49% | 47% | 45% | 44% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
9:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 41 | 61 | 36 | 61 | 30 | 52 | 30 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 2 mph NW | 4 mph NNW | 1 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 90% | 39% | 31% | 43% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 42% | 40% | 38% | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KHLN) | 68 °F | 42 °F |
| Record (KHLN) | 91 °F (2006) | 26 °F (1903) |
| Yesterday | 56 °F | 41 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 16 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| Three Forks, Montana | 51 miles | 2.7 | 2:46 AM MDT 2013-05-14 |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:49 AM MDT | 8:57 PM MDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:13 AM MDT | 9:33 PM MDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:27 AM MDT | 10:19 PM MDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:30 AM MDT | 11:17 PM MDT |
| Moon | 1:41 PM MDT | 2:08 AM MDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 19m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 07m
Tomorrow will be 2m 14s longer.
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| First Quarter, 56% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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68 °F
Glendive
68 °F
Miles City
64 °F
Sidney-Richland
64 °F
Baker
61 °F
Glasgow
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39 °F
West Yellowstone
42 °F
Butte
44 °F
Dillon
46 °F
Cut Bank
46 °F
Great Falls
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Tizer Basin | 0 in | 6840 ft |
| Boulder Mountain | 26 in | 7950 ft |
| Pickfoot Creek | 0 in | 6650 ft |
| Frohner Meadow | 0 in | 6480 ft |
| Brackett Creek | 14 in | 7320 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Helena | 55 °F | Overcast | 10:53 AM MDT |
| Bozeman | 54 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 10:56 AM MDT |
| Butte | 48 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 10:53 AM MDT |
| Livingston | 56 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 10:53 AM MDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SKW7377 Salt Lake City, UT |
KBTM | 12:17PM | On Time |
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GJS3665 Chicago, IL |
KBZN | 12:02PM | On Time |
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SKW4507 Salt Lake City, UT |
KBZN | 12:22PM | On Time |
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DAL1617 Minneapolis, MN |
KBZN | 12:49PM | On Time |
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GJS624A Denver, CO |
KBZN | 12:56PM | On Time |
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SKW4473 Salt Lake City, UT |
KHLN | 12:23PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KHLN) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 59° (ENE) |
| Ceiling: | 4300 ft |
METAR KHLN 181653Z 34005KT 10SM SCT032 OVC043 13/07 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP149 T01280067
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Mariners vs. Indians | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 61 °F |
| Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 70 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Pro Vercelli vs. Cesena | 2:30 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 73° F/ 23° C |
| Bari vs. Grosseto | 2:30 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 75° F/ 24° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Sprint Showdown | 7:46 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race | 9:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 18, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| RAWS GINGER MT, Winston, MT | 51 °F | - | 44 °F | 76% | ENE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4370 ft | 11:03 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS ELKHORN MT, Winston, MT | 45 °F | 43 °F | 43 °F | 92% | ENE at 4 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 6010 ft | 10:54 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| 19 MWL, Winston, MT | 56.3 °F | - | 44 °F | 64% | North at 8.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4472 ft | 11:51 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Woodland Park, Clancy, MT | 59.4 °F | - | 47 °F | 64% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4528 ft | 11:50 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| McClellan Creek Road, Montana City, MT | 54.1 °F | - | 35 °F | 49% | North at 5.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4780 ft | 11:51 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Saddle Mountain, Montana City, MT | 54.1 °F | - | 44 °F | 68% | NW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4760 ft | 11:51 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Jefferson City, Jefferson City, MT | 57.2 °F | - | 45 °F | 64% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4640 ft | 11:50 AM MDT | Normal | |
| Forest Park Estates, Clancy, MT | 56.4 °F | - | 56 °F | - | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4495 ft | 11:50 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Silos Recreation Area, Townsend, Mt | 58.1 °F | - | 46 °F | 66% | North at 14.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3860 ft | 11:51 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Diehl Heights, Helena, MT | 55.3 °F | - | 44 °F | 65% | NE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4367 ft | 11:50 AM MDT | Normal | |
| Upper South Central, Helena, Mt | 54.4 °F | - | 44 °F | 69% | West at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4400 ft | 11:51 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS HELENA PORTABLE #1 MT, East Helena, MT | 52 °F | - | 47 °F | 82% | East at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4416 ft | 10:47 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| Helena National Forest -York Gulch, Helena, MT | 53.5 °F | - | 47 °F | 79% | SSE at 2.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4229 ft | 11:50 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest TIZER BASIN , Winston, MT | 41 °F | 41 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 6839 ft | 10:00 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Boulder Hill I-15 MP 170.9 , Jefferson City, MT | 47 °F | 47 °F | 36 °F | 65% | SSW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6250 ft | 10:51 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| Meadowlark Estates, East Helena, MT | 55.9 °F | - | 43 °F | 61% | NW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3980 ft | 11:50 AM MDT | Normal | |
| Montana Learning Center, Helena, MT | 57.6 °F | - | 47 °F | 67% | North at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3878 ft | 11:51 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| South Central, Helena, MT | 56.2 °F | - | 49 °F | 76% | NE at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4088 ft | 11:40 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| York Rd and Farm in the Dell, Helena, MT | 57.9 °F | - | 43 °F | 58% | WNW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3750 ft | 11:49 AM MDT | Normal | |
| Helena Valley, Helena, MT | 56.7 °F | - | 48 °F | 73% | WNW at 4.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3724 ft | 11:51 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Helena M, Helena, MT | 57 °F | - | 43 °F | 59% | North at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3733 ft | 11:18 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest PICKFOOT CREEK , White Sulphur Springs, MT | 43 °F | 43 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 6649 ft | 10:00 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest BOULDER MOUNTAIN , White Sulphur Springs, MT | 42 °F | 42 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 7950 ft | 10:00 AM MDT | MADIS | |
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