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

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 9:06:14 pm MDT

🚨 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

 

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