Strong Storm Approaching Alaska; Record Heat for Portions of the West; Watching the Tropics

Increasing dangerous surf, strong winds and heavy precipitation will affect southern portions of Alaska and Aleutian over the next few days. A strong system will move ashore across the Pacific Northwest with winds and increasing fire weather concerns for the northern Great Basin and Rockies. Extreme heat lingers for the Southwest and parts of California. Closely monitoring the Gulf of Mexico. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 6:20:32 am MDT

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National Weather Service Great Falls, MT

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Gusty Winds Friday PM

Warm and Dry Continues Into Mid October

Gusty winds are anticipated across western Montana and north central Idaho on Friday afternoon and evening. Expect choppy conditions on area lakes and localized tree damage/power outages. Elevated fire weather conditions will also be a concern, particularly across southwest Montana.

Long range forecast models are showing high confidence (80 to 90 percent chance) that above normal temperatures will continue into mid October. There is also a 50 to 60 percent chance that below normal precipitation will continue as well. With high pressure to our south and the jet stream to our north in Canada, periods of breezy afternoon winds can be expected. The next chance for significant rainfall does not look possible until mid to late October.

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Strong Storm Approaching Alaska; Record Heat for Portions of the West; Watching the Tropics

NWS Forecast Office Missoula, MT