BILLINGS — Strong to severe storms could develop east of Billings through the afternoon and evening with the potential for damaging winds and hail.
Highs hit the 70s to low 80s in Eastern Montana and Northern Wyoming on Wednesday, with a mix of clouds and sun. Storms could start to develop as early as the afternoon with strong to severe storms possible through the evening.
Dewpoints are high, indicating a lot of available moisture. With the heat of the day and good lift in the atmosphere, all the ingredients for damaging storms are present.
Cooler weather with scattered showers Thursday with highs in the 60s. Only 50s to low 60s by Saturday with rain showers likely.
Billings forecast:
Wednesday… Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the afternoon. High near 79.
Wednesday night… Area showers and thunderstorms during the evening and partly cloudy overnight. Low close to 48.
Thursday… Mostly to partly sunny with a high near 71. West breeze 10 to 20 mph.
