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The final major storm of the summer kicks off today

Heavy rainfall expected, flash flood watch issued
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A FLASH FLOOD WATCH has been issued for the Horse Gulch burn scar and the surrounding areas from noon today through tomorrow afternoon

A HIGH WIND WATCH has been issued for portions of central and south-central Montana from tomorrow morning though tomorrow evening

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Flooding and wind are the main concerns ahead of our next storm system expected to drop several inches of rain in parts of central Montana. There is also a severe aspect where stronger thunderstorms are possible out east.

We will receive widespread, lower-elevation rain today and Wednesday. A flash flood watch has been issued for the horse gulch burn scar, but i expect flooding issues to extend further east.

This system will also lower our highs down into the 50s and 60s for Wednesday.

A severe threat is in place for northeast Montana today. The main threats are damaging wind gusts, large hail, and even an isolated tornado is possible.

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A level 2/5 severe threat includes Glendive, Miles City, and Glasgow today.

The end of the week and this weekend are trending cooler and drier, although a few isolated light showers are possible along the Hi-Line Friday.

Helena Temperature Records Today:
High: 90 (1998)
Low: 20 (1965)
AVG: 73/44

Great Falls Temperature Records Today:
High: 92 (2009)
Low: 26 (1965)
AVG: 71/43

Have a great Tuesday!
Joey Biancone
Meteorologist

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