An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect across a sweeping corridor of the Northern Plains and Northern Rockies this weekend, with the National Weather Service in Billings explicitly warning that Sunday could produce all-time record high temperatures across portions of Montana, Wyoming and North Dakota.
Montana: 100 to 113u00b0F With All-Time Records Possible Sunday
The NWS Billings office issued an Extreme Heat Warning from 6 AM Saturday through midnight Monday for central, south-central and southeast Montana and north-central Wyoming. High temperatures of 100 to 113u00b0F are expected, peaking Sunday. “Some all-time record highs are possible on Sunday” u2014 a statement NWS offices reserve only for truly exceptional heat events. The warning covers Billings, Miles City, Livingston, Red Lodge, Hardin, Crow Agency, Lame Deer, Roundup, Forsyth, Ekalaka, Baker, Big Timber and Absarokee. u201cThis heat stress will quickly become dangerous to anyone without adequate cooling and hydration,u201d the Billings office warned.
Northeast Montana: Up to 110u00b0F Sunday
The NWS Glasgow office issued an Extreme Heat Warning from 6 AM Saturday through 6 AM Monday for all of northeast Montana. Highs of 93-103u00b0F on Saturday will escalate to 97-110u00b0F on Sunday u2014 covering Glasgow, Wolf Point, Sidney, Glendive, Wibaux, Scobey, Plentywood, Jordan, Fort Peck and Malta.
North Dakota: 107u00b0F Through Monday
The NWS Bismarck office upgraded to an Extreme Heat Warning from 1 PM CDT Saturday through 1 AM CDT Tuesday for all of western and central North Dakota. Temperatures of 97 to 107u00b0F on Sunday, heat index 95 to 105. The warning covers Bismarck, Mandan, Minot, Dickinson, Williston, Jamestown, Watford City, Medora and Fort Yates. u201cOvernight low temperatures will only drop into the low to mid 70s, providing little relief from the heat,u201d the Bismarck office warned.
Staying Safe Through the Weekend
Stay in air-conditioned spaces during peak afternoon hours, drink water consistently, and never leave children or pets in parked vehicles. Heat stroke is a 911 emergency. Monitor updates at weather.gov/byz, weather.gov/ggw and weather.gov/bis.
