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Critical Fire Weather for a Large Part of the Central U.S.; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather across large parts of the Great Plains and more localized parts of the Great Basin and central Rockies Thursday into Friday. Severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging wind gusts are possible over the central Plains Thursday into this weekend. Read More >

The Red Flag Warning has been extended through Friday evening. Strong west winds gusting up to 65 mph and fair humidity recovery will continue to present a danger that any fire starts could spread rapidly.
There is potential for thunderstorms starting late this afternoon and continuing through this evening. Some storms could become severe with damaging winds. Lightning could lead to wildfire starts. Strong west winds are expected behind a cold front late tonight and Thursday.
Winds across northeast Montana will increase out of the southeast today, then become strong and switch toward the west tonight into Thursday with gusts up to 60 mph. Those looking to recreate on Fort Peck Lake can expect periods of 5 to 7 foot wave heights during the High Wind Warning period from 4 PM Wednesday to midnight Thursday night.

 

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