Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall from the High Plains to the Ohio Valley; Heat Continuing in the Central Plains and Southeast

A stationary front will be the focus for daily showers and thunderstorms capable of widely scattered flash flooding and severe weather from the High Plains to the Ohio Valley. Monsoonal thunderstorms could cause local flash flooding across the Southwest and the Great Basin. Dangerous heat continues across the Central Plains and Southeast. Many areas will see their hottest temperatures of the year. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 7:50:17 am MDT

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Thursday's Excessive Rainfall Outlook

The chance of showers and thunderstorms returns to the forecast starting Wednesday for most. Make sure to stay weather aware if you have outdoor plans during this time.

Thunderstorms will move west to east across the region this afternoon and evening with a few possibly becoming severe over eastern Montana.

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The return of showers and thunderstorms will also bring the risk of excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding on Thursday. Currently, there is a Slight Risk (Level 2/4) over eastern MT and eastern WY and a Marginal Risk (Level 1/4) across the rest of the area.