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

Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. Rounds of heavy rainfall may cause impactful flash flooding in parts of southern Kansas and Missouri. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, and dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires. Dangerous heat will build across the southern U.S. Friday into the weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jun 25, 2026 at 11:06:29 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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Thunderstorm Outlook Today

Active Weather Pattern

Thunderstorm Outlook Friday

Weekend Storm System

Probability of 1" Precip this Weekend

There is a risk of strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening over portions of southeast MT and northern WY. Large hail, strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall rates are the primary threats.

Active weather continues through the weekend, including 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 Friday afternoon through late Friday evening over portions of southeast MT and northeast WY. Large hail, strong wind gusts and very heavy rainfall rates are the primary threats.

A strong weather system is expected to move into the region by late Friday and impact the weather through the weekend and possibly into early next week. This system has the potential to produce frequent showers and embedded thunderstorms for multiple days, strong winds in some locations, and even mountain snowfall (Beartooth Highway impacts possible). Severe thunderstorms are possible Friday and Saturday. Still plenty of uncertainty with how this system will play out. Stay tuned to the forecast, especially if you have outdoor or travel plans late this week into the weekend.

Although the most widespread and heaviest precipitation is expected to occur west of our forecast area, there is a risk of heavy rain with showers and thunderstorms over the weekend. The map shows probabilities for an inch of precipitation. Monitor the forecast!