For the next few days expect warm afternoons with the threat of late day storms.
Unseasonably warm afternoon highs will reach the 70s to mid 80s Wednesday and Thursday. Expect plenty of sunshine but clouds increase in the afternoon.
Thunderstorms with the potential of hail and strong winds are most likely west of Billings Wednesday evening, but will become more widespread over the entire area Thursday evening.
The weekend looks drier with seasonal temperatures with highs in the 70s.
Billings forecast:
Wednesday…Sunny with a high near 82. SW breeze.
Wednesday night…Increasing clouds with a chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms. These could include small hail and gusty winds. Low about 54.
Thursday…Partly Sunny with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.