Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 1:28:49 pm MDT

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National Weather Service Great Falls, MT

Red Flag Warning

Heat Advisory

Fire Weather Watch

Air Quality Alert

Extensive Wildfire Smoke and Visibility Impacts

🚨 DEGRADED AIR QUALITY 🚨 🌫️ Current wildfire smoke is severely degrading air quality throughout Western Montana and North-Central Idaho, with no significant relief expected in the near term. Visibility may also be periodically reduced by the smoke, which could impact aviation operations ✈️. Please take precautions for your health: 🛑 Limit strenuous outdoor activity. 😷 Consider wearing an N95 mask if you must go out. 🏠 When indoors, keep windows closed and utilize air conditioning and filtration systems. 📍 Track your local air quality at fire.airnow.gov ℹ️ Local Resources: Idaho: deq.idaho.gov/air-quality Montana: deq.mt.gov/air