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Heat Expands for Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, Mississippi Valley and Midwest. Critical fire weather for portions of the Intermountain West. Risk for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and portions of the mid-Atlantic. Active monsoonal moisture fuels thunderstorms over the Southwest. Hurricane Fausto in the Pacific, should weaken Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jul 26, 2026 at 7:48:14 am MDT

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for all of NE Montana through 10 pm this evening. Look for highs 95 to 100 in most areas and lower 90s in the northeast corner of the state. If outdoors during the hottest time of the day, stay hydrated, take frequent brakes, and monitor for the symptoms of heat related illness.
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 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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