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Heat and Fire Weather Concerns West; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms from Plains to mid-Atlantic

Thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall is expected from the Central Plains to the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and across the Southeast. Severe weather from the Upper Midwest to Central Plains increases on Friday. Major to Extreme HeatRisk continues across the Southern Plains to the lower Mississippi Valley late this week. Fire weather concerns for the northern Rockies and northern Plains today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Sep 10, 2026 at 7:34:30 am MDT

Hot, dry, and breezy conditions are expected Today, with dry cold frontal passage tonight. This will produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the area. Be careful not to cause a wildfire.
Hot, Dry, and Breezy conditions today will produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions. A cold front tonight will bring much cooler and unsettled conditions for the weekend. Sunday night could bring a Frost to areas west of Billings. Light snow is forecast for the highest peaks Sunday.
Probability of a quarter of an inch of precipitation this weekend. Chances have been decreasing the past 24 hours.
Cool and wet conditions will impact the high country this weekend. Slick and Snowy conditions may impact the Beartooth Highway. Be prepared for wintry conditions!

 

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