Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 12:32:15 pm MDT

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National Weather Service Great Falls, MT

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Warm and Breezy Thursday Through the Weekend

Warm and dry conditions will return to the Northern Rockies Thursday through at least the weekend. Gusty westerly winds are expected to develop each afternoon and evening with gusts up to 30 mph. These winds will create choppy conditions on area lakes. Another concern will be the combination of low afternoon humidity and wind creating near critical fire weather conditions.

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Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

NWS Forecast Office Missoula, MT