Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

Hot temperatures are forecast over the Plains and into the lower Mississippi River Valley Friday where Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy rain from a disturbance in the western Gulf could bring flooding to south Texas. Erin could bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend with dangerous surf and rip currents impacting the western Atlantic Basin. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Aug 15, 2025 at 3:36:21 am MDT

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Cold Front Moving South Today

Isolated Showers and Thunderstorms Today

A cold front moving south across the Northern Rockies will bring below normal temperatures to the plains of Central and North Central Montana today, with near to above normal temperatures in the valleys of Central and Southwest Montana where the front will be slower to advance through. Southwest to west winds will continue to be gusty across Southwest Montana, especially south of the I-90 corridor. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours, are also expected across extreme Southwest Montana and across Glacier County.

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Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

NWS Forecast Office Great Falls, MT