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Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Jul 27, 2026 at 4:24:21 pm MDT

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. With this, a few thunderstorms could produce strong wind gusts up to and excess of 60 mph. The risk of thunderstorms producing strong winds is greatest over far southeast MT into northeast WY and the Dakotas.
Hot temperatures likely to continue through the week. Now is your time to prepare for the heat!
Smoke from fires in the Pacific Northwest will continue to move over the area at times this week. Expect hazy skies and even some visibility reductions.

 

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