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Areas of Dangerous Heat and Severe Thunderstorms

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Friday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Heat across the southern Plains will briefly ease to near-normal by late week before returning over much of the Plains into next week. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the Northeast U.S. on Thursday. Damaging wind, hail, and a tornado or two are possible. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 12:08:17 am MDT

There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are forecast Thursday afternoon and evening. A few thunderstorms could produce strong to severe wind gusts, as well as heavy rain and small hail.
Elevated fire weather conditions are expected over southern Montana and northern Wyoming on Thursday, due to hot and dry conditions. Although winds are expected to be light, afternoon and evening storms may bring brief strong wind gusts.
Warm temperatures continue through Friday, with Thursday being the warmest day. Look for temperature to gradually cool into the weekend. Showers and thunderstorms become more active over the region into the weekend.

 

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