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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains to Upper Midwest; Extreme Heat in Parts of the South

Thunderstorms with severe wind gusts and hail will be possible today across parts of the central Plains, and from the Missouri Valley into the upper Mississippi Valley. Heavy rain associated with the thunderstorms may also produce flash/urban flooding. Critical fire weather conditions expected in the Great Basin and interior Northwest. Dangerous heat continues across the Southwest and Southeast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jul 8, 2026 at 2:12:36 pm MDT

Shower and thunderstorms will move into northeast Montana late this afternoon and continue tonight. A few storms could become severe with large hail and damaging winds mainly in the dark green shaded regions on the map, especially from 5PM to midnight.
Dangerous heat is in the forecast for this weekend. Much higher temperatures than we've seen so far this summer. Plan ahead to stay safe in the heat. Stay tuned to the forecast through the week for more details. https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat
Temperatures will warm over the next several days with hot weather expected this weekend. Temperatures will be above 100 for highs on Sunday in most areas. There will be chances for showers and thunderstorms tonight and again Friday night. Otherwise, it will be dry.

 

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