Extreme Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.; Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.

Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop across the Great Basin and Southwest today, and exceptionally dry and windy conditions will promote rapid wildfire spread through the weekend. Scattered severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible across parts of the Ozark Plateau into lower Ohio Valley and parts of the northern Rockies into adjacent Great Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jun 26, 2026 at 11:42:29 am MDT

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

National Weather Service Great Falls, MT

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National Weather Service Western and Central Wyoming

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Weather Outlook: Active Weekend Ahead

Thunderstorm Outlook Today

Thunderstorm Outlook Saturday

Excessive Rainfall Outlook : Today and Saturday

Weekend Precipitation Potential

Active weather continues through the weekend into early next week. There is the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms today through Saturday. Make sure to monitor the forecast if you have outdoor or travel plans.

There is a risk of strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon through late Friday evening over most of the region. Large hail, strong wind gusts and very heavy rainfall rates are the primary threats.

There is a risk of strong to severe thunderstorms Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening over portions of south central and southeast MT and north central and northeast WY. Large hail, strong wind gusts and very heavy rainfall rates are the primary threats.

Thunderstorms may produce locally heavy rainfall today and Saturday. The Flash Flood Risk is elevated in the shaded areas today and Saturday.

This image shows the most likely range of the precipitation forecast through Sunday. Locally heavy rainfall with thunderstorms today and Saturday may push values above those shown here.