Father’s Day Thunderstorms Forecast for Central and Eastern Montana

Central and eastern Montana will experience thunderstorms and showers on Father’s Day weekend. Temperatures will be warmer than average, reaching the 80s in many areas. Isolated storms could linger into early next week, with a drier pattern expected later on, though cooler and wetter conditions may arrive by the end of June.

In central and eastern Montana, the weather is set to shift, bringing showers and isolated storms that will begin this evening. On Father’s Day, more thunderstorms are forecasted to develop, particularly affecting areas such as Jordan, Miles City, and Glendive. There could be some respite from the storms in the Kalispell and Whitefish regions, which might be best positioned to avoid the heavier precipitation expected from this weather system.

As for temperatures this Sunday, highs are expected to soar into the 80s across several cities, including Billings, Great Falls, Bozeman, Helena, and Missoula. Meanwhile, Butte and Lewistown will remain a bit cooler, with expected highs in the 70s. Notably, these temperatures are nearly 10 degrees higher than the usual for this time of year, marking a warmer stretch for the region.

Looking ahead to Monday, isolated storms may reappear as the unsettled weather pattern continues, with rain projected through Tuesday. However, there is some hopeful news as forecasts suggest drier conditions could return by the latter half of the week. Tempting as it is, Montana residents should keep an eye on the long-term outlook; the 8-14-day forecast hints at the possibility of slightly cooler than average temperatures paired with above-normal precipitation as June winds down.

To sum up, central and eastern Montana is gearing up for a stormy Father’s Day weekend, with showers and thunderstorms anticipated. Despite these weather conditions, some areas like Kalispell and Whitefish may stay dry. This weekend will see temperatures above average, but a shift toward cooler weather is on the horizon as we approach the end of June.

Original Source: www.montanarightnow.com