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Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Jul 27, 2026 at 9:52:11 pm MDT

A ridge across the area will bring strong heat to northeast Montana today with highs in the 90s to near 100. Drink Plenty of water, limit your time outdoors, and take frequent breaks when working outside. #mtwx
Upper level ridge will remain over Montana this week with hot weather continuing. Highs will be in the 90s to near 100 most of the time. There will be isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms at times during the week with dry weather most of the time.
The next full moon occurs on Wednesday July 29 at 836 am. It is known as the Buck Moon as new antlers emerge on male deer in July. It is also known as the Thunder Moon for the frequent thunderstorms during the summer.

 

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