Today’s Forecast:
Strong thunderstorms are expected to develop in southwest Montana Thursday afternoon. These storms will be capable of producing small-to-moderate hail, damaging wind in excess of 60 mph, and pockets of heavy rain. Highs will top out in the 70s will fuel the potential for strong storms.
BOZEMAN: High – 78; Low – 49. Temperatures will warm quickly into the 70s before thunderstorms develop during the afternoon. A few of those storms could produce hail and gusty wind as well as heavy rain.
BUTTE: High – 73; Low – 46. Temperatures will warm into the 70s with scattered thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening.
DILLON: High – 74; Low – 45. There is a slight chance of strong thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. Some storms could produce small hail and gusty wind.
WEST YELLOWSTONE: High – 74; Low – 42. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible for the afternoon and evening.
SEVERE WEATHER FOR THURSDAY:
The setup for severe weather is centered on Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota today. Storms are expected to develop over the Madison Valley between 2-3 PM and pick up in intensity as the system moves eastward. Main threats will be hail and gusty wind with periods of heavy rain expected.
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