Thunderstorms in the Mid-Mississippi Valley and Florida; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains

Isolated severe storms capable of hail and gusty winds are possible mainly this evening across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley. Clusters of thunderstorms may produce isolated flash flooding in the Florida peninsula. Elevated fire weather risk is possible in the Northern Plains into western Minnesota. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, May 5, 2026 at 4:58:27 pm MDT

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National Weather Service Great Falls, MT

Freeze Warning

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East Wind Event

Become a Weather Spotter: Online Training June 5th

East winds through Tuesday will produce choppy conditions on area lakes, especially Flathead. Winds will remain 15 to 25 mph, but isolated higher gusts will be possible in the Bigfork area. Winds shift back westerly but main remain breezy Wednesday and Thursday.

The National Weather Service in Missoula will host a virtual Weather Spotter training session on Friday, June 5th, 2026. This "Spotter Talk" is designed for residents across Western Montana and North Central Idaho who want to learn how to identify and report significant weather events to the NWS. Expect a widespread soaking rain and a dramatic 30-degree temperature plunge from Tuesday's highs. If you're recreating through the high country, be prepared for slush and snow down to 4,500 feet by Thursday morning! Mountain passes, especially along the Continental Divide, may see accumulations by Thursday morning 🏔️❄️