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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.; Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.

Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop across the Great Basin and Southwest today, and exceptionally dry and windy conditions will promote rapid wildfire spread through the weekend. Scattered severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible across parts of the Ozark Plateau into lower Ohio Valley and parts of the northern Rockies into adjacent Great Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jun 26, 2026 at 11:42:35 am MDT

There is a low probability 10-35% for thunderstorms from south of Grangeville east and north towards Helena today. Cloudy cover may limit the strength of any storms. A few storms may develop over the Flint Creek Range and move fast to the northeast at 45 to 55 mph this afternoon. Those storms have the better chance for wind gusts exceeding 40 mph. Otherwise, the higher chance for storms will be over the terrain in this area mentioned. Localized heavy rain, small hail and lightning will be the other threats. Activity may linger into the overnight through Saturday morning.
A significant weekend system will bring a stark end to recent warm conditions across the Northern Rockies on June 27-29. Steady precipitation will develop by Saturday and could continue all the way through Monday. Some locations could receive several inches of rain below 6000 feet. Above 6000 feet, mountains from the Clearwater, Bitterroot, Sapphire, Flint Creek, Anaconda, Bob Marshall, and mountains within Glacier National Park could receive multiple inches of snowfall. Also it will be "winter-like" in the mountains with cold and wet conditions which could pose hypothermia risk for those not prepared. Heavy snow in backcountry roads could cause tree-fall and those planning on going on there should have an emergency kit with them including a chainsaw or saw, warm gear and waterproof coats and jackets. Some high mountain locations could received 2 to 12 inches of heavy wet snow. Expect widespread rain across the valleys with highs dropping into the 50s and 60s. Above 6,000-7,000 feet, conditions will turn decidedly winter-like with accumulating snow and highs struggling to escape the 30s and 40s. Backcountry recreationists should prepare for an increased risk of hypothermia and raw, wintry conditions.

 

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