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Michael is Chief Meteorologist for Local News 8.

Warm and sunny this week

We could see a few isolated thunderstorms late Monday. However, we’re not expecting much moisture. We’re still looking at high pressure hanging around this week, with above normal temperatures and mainly sunny skies. We start to break down the ridge by the end of this weekend, with gusty winds and scattered showers. For Monday evening

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Sunny and warmer for Wednesday

Eastern Idaho and western Wyoming will enjoy a stretch of sunny and warmer weather through Thursday as high pressure remains in control across the region. Afternoon temperatures will continue to climb over the next couple of days, with many communities across the Snake River Plain reaching around 80 degrees by Wednesday and Thursday. Tuesday night

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Scattered Thunder for Monday evening; Hot temps and a few more storms lined up for Tuesday

We’re tracking several thunderstorms late Monday, with some storms triggering severe thunderstorm warnings. For Monday night, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms around sunset and for the late-night hours. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest winds will be around 5 to 10 mph. However, expect gusty winds from passing

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Smokin’ hot Friday

High pressure building in from the south, will take our high temperatures well into the 90’s with some locations reaching close to 100°. For Thursday night, look for some patchy smoke with mostly clear skies. We’ll see a low temperature in the upper 50’s. Winds will be out of the southwest around 5-10 mph. Patchy

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Areas of smoke and haze with high temps pushing back towards 90°

AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR BANNOCK, BINGHAM, CARIBOU, ONEIDA AND POWER COUNTIES: WHAT…Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke.Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. WHERE…BANNOCK, BINGHAM, CARIBOU, ONEIDA AND POWER COUNTIES. WHEN…THROUGH WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH. For Tuesday night, light

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Smoke filled skies with scattered thunderstorms

We’re seeing slightly cooler daytime temperatures as significant smoke has moved into the region. We’re also seeing scattered thunderstorms as monsoon moisture remains in place through Wednesday. AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY THROUGH WEDNESDAY JULY 29TH. IMPACTS…Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely

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Hot weekend temps with a few thundershowers

We’re seeing scattered thunderstorms late Friday, with rain showers. Temperatures will be fairly mild overnight, dropping to around 60° by Saturday morning. Moving into the weekend, we’re looking at warmer temperatures with highs getting back to the mid to upper 90’s. The southerly flow aloft continues with showers and thunderstorms. Monsoonal moisture remains in place

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Hot and hazy with spotty thunderstorms

We’re keeping slightly warmer than average temperatures in play for this week, along with the scattered thunderstorm threat. We still have high pressure to our southeast, tapping into monsoonal moisture. We’re also seeing smoke from regional wildfires, settling into eastern Idaho and Wyoming valleys. For Wednesday night, look for partly cloudy skies and a slight

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Friday high temps in the 80’s with afternoon thunderstorms; hot and sunny 4th of July

We’re seeing some thunderstorm activity for Thursday afternoon and evening. Most thunderstorms are favoring the SE Idaho mountains and western Wyoming counties. For Thursday night, look for some showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low temperature around 48°. South winds around 10 to 15

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Windy with scattered showers Tuesday

We’re looking for rainy and windy weather to start rolling in late Monday night and lasting through our Tuesday. Thanks to low pressure moving through, look for gusty winds and cooler temperatures as well. Overnight, low temperatures will fall to around 50° for the Snake River Plain. There is a 50% chance of rain, with

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Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories

Low pressure sits to our southeast this evening. We have a few isolated snow showers possible tonight in southeastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Otherwise, clearing and freezing through the Snake River Plain. Low temperatures will reach the upper 20’s. Winds will be out of the north around 10-15mph. The National Weather Service has issued a

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Clearing out and colder for Thursday 

A strong afternoon and evening cold front is driving in severe thunderstorms with high wind gusts. All of eastern Idaho and western Wyoming is sitting with a thunderstorm watch until 8pm.  Skies are clearing rapidly tonight behind the front. We’ll see colder and drier conditions for Thursday. For tonight, scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before

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