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Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Sep 9, 2026 at 12:12:35 pm MDT

Warm and dry conditions are expected across Northeast Montana Thursday. With minimum relative humidity as low as 10 percent, west winds gusting up to 30 mph, and cured (dry) fuels, near critical fire conditions are expected. Take all necessary precautions to reduce sparks and check in with local authorities before conducting burns. A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Thursday from 12 pm to 8 pm for portions of eastern Montana. Any fires that develop will possibly spread rapidly.
Warm and dry conditions are expected through Thursday when a front will move across the region with gusty winds expected. Behind the front, cooler and wetter conditions will move into eastern Montana for the weekend and into early next week.

 

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