Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 10:06:06 pm MDT

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

National Weather Service Great Falls, MT

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National Weather Service Western and Central Wyoming

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Thursday's Excessive Rainfall Outlook

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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.