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Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding in the West; Heat Expands in the Central U.S.

Monsoonal moisture will produce showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain over parts of the Southwest, Great Basin, and Central Rockies through Monday. Flash flooding is possible, especially in and around burn scars and in areas of steep terrain. Heat will persist across the Central U.S. early this week, spreading into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic later this week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Sep 6, 2026 at 11:36:24 am MDT

Widespread showers and seasonably cool temperatures will persist across the Northern Rockies through Tuesday morning. Expect high temperatures generally in the 50s and 60s by Monday for most valleys, which is 10-20 degrees below normal for early September. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop on Saturday and Sunday, bringing the potential for brief heavy rain, lightning, small hail, and gusty winds of 25 to 45 mph. The heaviest and most widespread rain will arrive later Sunday into Monday as an upper low moves through the region. Most locations have a high probability of seeing at least a half-inch of rain from Sunday morning through Tuesday morning. There is a 60% chance for areas in Northwest and West-Central Montana to see MUCH higher totals of over 2 inches of rain.
Heads up for Sunday afternoon and evening! ⛈️ We are tracking the potential for strong thunderstorms developing between 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM across the region. The main hazards include: Gusty winds over 50 mph Hail & frequent lightning Very heavy downpours (up to 0.75"/hour) Flash Flood Note: Take a look at the dark green shaded area on the map. These specific locations have a low risk (5% chance) for localized flash flooding, especially in flood-prone areas. Stay weather-aware tomorrow, have a way to receive warnings, and remember to head indoors if you hear thunder!

 

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