Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Aug 2, 2026 at 2:32:37 pm MDT

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National Weather Service Great Falls, MT

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Smoke and Haze Expected Today

A red flag warning is out through 9PM today for humidity as low as 11% and sustained NW wind of 20 to 30 with gusts to 35 mph. Fire starts could quickly experience explosive growth. Remember one less spark.

Afternoon high temperatures today will be less hot compared with Saturday, ranging today from the mid 80s to the mid 90s with the warmest temperatures in lower elevations near the Yellowstone River Valley. An area of smoke is also moving across NE Montana. This smoke may reduce visibility below 3 miles at times this afternoon and evening with improvements expected tonight. Those sensitive to air quality problems should monitor the latest air quality information online at https://fire.airnow.gov.

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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

NWS Forecast Office Glasgow, MT