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Critical Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorm Threats This Week

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather Monday over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Scattered to widespread severe thunderstorms may bring damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes Monday through Thursday over the lower Mississippi River Valley and southern Plains into the Midwest and Ohio Valley. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 12:44:32 pm MDT

Windy conditions return early next week, especially for the foothills west of Billings. Stay up to date with the forecast if you have outdoor or recreation plans late Monday through Tuesday next week.
Colder temperatures will remain over the region through Monday morning before a warming trend kicks in for the work week. Temperatures well above normal are likely by the second half of the work week.
With heavy snow forecast in the mountains following a period of very strong winds, stay aware as avalanche danger may increase.

 

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