Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 8:54:24 pm MDT

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National Weather Service Great Falls, MT

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Rainfall Today - Friday

Lake Wind Advisory Thursday

A weather system will bring isolated showers and thunderstorms into northeast Montana today. Rain will become widespread tonight and Thursday and continue through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is expected Thursday night and Friday. The rainfall can be expected to impact travel on unpaved roadways. For more information on the rainfall: https://www.weather.gov/crh/pqpf?sid=ggw

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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

NWS Forecast Office Glasgow, MT