Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jul 13, 2025 at 2:24:37 am MDT

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Weekly Outlook

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Across the region, today and tomorrow will be warm before a cold front moves through Monday evening dropping temperatures 10-20 degrees by Tuesday. There is a chance for widespread precipitation Monday through Wednesday before things dry out and warm back up later in the week.

Precipitation is expected to begin Monday afternoon along the Canadian border before spreading southward and becoming widespread by Tuesday morning. Tuesday is currently expected to be the main event with the heaviest amounts expected across central and north-central Montana. There are still some lingering uncertainties as to who will receive the highest amounts but most locations north of I-90 can expect to see at least a 0.10".

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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

NWS Forecast Office Great Falls, MT