Today in Great Falls, conditions have remained mostly cloudy and hazy. Amid a quiet period, meteorologists are closely monitoring incoming severe weather. The slight breeze, alongside increasing humidity, foreshadows imminent thunderstorms expected to impact the area shortly.
The National Weather Service is issuing warnings about potentially hazardous weather moving through the region. Residents should be mindful of the possibility of damaging winds, large hail, and brief heavy rain. The storm cells developing could bring considerable lightning, making it essential for the public to stay vigilant and updated.
Looking forward, tomorrow's forecast in western Montana indicates further precipitation with the likelihood of thunderstorms persisting throughout the area. With winter weather advisories in effect for higher elevations, locals in mountainous regions need to prepare for significant snow accumulation as temperatures fluctuate, highlighting the unpredictable nature of spring weather.
Meteorologist Ryan Dennis forecasts severe thunderstorms rolling into Great Falls and surrounding regions, predicting brief but heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and strong gusty winds. Currently, the weather is quiet, but residents should prepare for a drastic change shortly. In Helena, the situation is already unfolding with reported gusts of 55 mph and heavy rainfall, pushing cooler temperatures down to 50 degrees. As the thunderstorms move through Lewis and Clark County and parts of Teton and Cascade County, it is crucial for residents to stay informed and heed weather advisories. The storm system developing in central Idaho has created a cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving towards the northeast, significantly impacting weather across Cascade County. Widespread precipitation is anticipated to affect central and western Montana over the next few days, creating potential hazards for residents. Looking ahead to tomorrow, continued heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are expected throughout the day, particularly in western Montana. Meteorologist Dennis notes that while eastern Montana may see some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, the severe weather threat remains high in the west. As the storm system progresses, it could bring damaging winds and even the possibility of tornadoes, prompting further weather warnings for the area over the next couple of days. With winter weather advisories also issued for the mountainous regions of western Montana, residents should remain vigilant as snow accumulation between 3 to 10 inches is expected above 6500 feet. Precautionary measures are advised as evening and nighttime storms could lead to hazardous conditions.
