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Dangerous Heat Builds and Expands; Critical Fire Weather for the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Midwest

Dangerous to record breaking heat will build across the center of the nation and slowly build eastward this week. Wildfire conditions remain critical for the Southwest and portions of the Great Basin through Monday. For the northern Plains and upper Midwest, severe thunderstorms with the potential for large to very large hail and severe winds are the primary hazards. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:40:43 pm MDT

Although an upper level trough is expected to weaken through this weekend, small troughs will move through the area the next couple days. This brings a risk for damaging winds and large hail for Wednesday and Thursday in the afternoon and evenings.
Dry and near normal temps are expected across northeast Montana for a generally pleasant Independence Day.

 

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