Billings, MT

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Last Map Update: Tue, May 26, 2026 at 12:38:17 am MDT

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Thunderstorm Outlook Tuesday

Snowmelt Brings Stream Rises

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Summer Like Pattern: Be prepared for the heat, take necessary precautions to protect yourself and others. Showers & Thunderstorms: Primary concerns with storms will be erratic wind gusts, brief heavy rain, and small hail. There is potential for severe storms at times this week, though uncertainty remains. Stream Rises: Mountain snowmelt will bring higher water levels on area waterways this week. Flooding is NOT expected.

Scattered showers and a few strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon and evening. The main threat with any thunderstorm is gusty and erratic wind gusts up to 60 mph, brief downpours, and small hail. Make sure to stay weather aware!

Unseasonably warm temperatures this week will produce high elevation snowmelt. This will result in rises on streams and rivers through the week. Flooding is not expected at this time. Those living along area waterways should take precautions to protect livestock and property that may be in low lying areas adjacent to streams and rivers. Recreationists should use extra caution near waterways.

Temperatures are forecast to rise near and into the 90s this week, around 20 degrees above normal. Be sure to use take precautions to prevent heat related illness when working or recreating outdoors.