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Showers and Storms continue across the East; Heat, Critical Fire Weather, Drought, and Poor Air Quality continues in the West

A series of fronts will focus locally heavy showers and storms across portions of the central and eastern U.S. through the end of the workweek. Dangerous to extreme heat continues across the Southwest U.S., eventually spreading eastward over the weekend into early next week. Elevated fire weather conditions continue across the Great Basin, with degraded air quality lingering across the Northwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 5, 2026 at 1:30:12 pm MDT

Hot, dry, and breezy weather peaks tomorrow, bringing back critical fire weather concerns. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for parts of northeast Montana for tomorrow afternoon and evening. Any fires that start will likely spread rapidly.
Highs will be in the 80s and 90s today through Sunday. Look for dry weather through Monday with an upper ridge moving across Montana the next several days.
Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph tomorrow afternoon and evening will create hazardous boating conditions on Fort Peck Lake with waves up to 4 feet.

 

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