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Hot Temperatures in the Northwest U.S.; Tropical Rainfall Potential in the Southwest U.S.

Hot to extremely hot temperatures are in place again Thursday across the interior northwest U.S. A combination of monsoonal moisture and tropical moisture ahead of tropical cyclone Lorena will bring a marginal to slight risk of excessive rainfall across the southwest U.S. through Saturday which may bring areas of flooding. Read More >

Overview

During the early morning hours of July 10, 2022, severe thunderstorms produced intense straight-line winds causing significant damage across Billings and Golden Valley Counties. The area from Beach to Fairfield was particularly hit hard. Wind speeds near Fairfield were estimated to be around 120 mph! Damaging winds also hit Velva, where extensive tree damage was reported.

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Damage near Fairfield. Image courtesy Billings County Emergency Management
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