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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 12:30:16 pm MDT

Expect warm and gusty weather today. A cold front arriving late this afternoon will bring rain and thunderstorms with up to an tenth of an inch near the MT/ND border. Then, expect mild & dry weather Monday and Tuesday followed by a warming trend Wednesday thru the rest of the week.
Gusty east winds this weekend will cause rough waves and create hazardous conditions for small craft. Wave heights up to 3 feet are expected. A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for Fort Peck Lake till 3 AM tonight.
On this day (June 20th) in 1921, Circle received 11.5 inches of rainfall. This is the greatest amount of rain in 24 hours for any place in Montana.

 

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