Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 8:56:33 pm MDT

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An upper trough pattern will keep thunderstorms in the forecast across NE Montana over the next several days. A few storms may be severe for this afternoon and evening and again Friday afternoon and evening, especially near the MT/ND border. The main threats are large hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and lightning.