Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are possible for this Fourth of July, as a disturbance moves across the region. Best chance of thunderstorms will be from Billings to the South.

Overall, temperatures will trend slightly cooler for today. Highs will range from the upper 80s to the lower 90s.

There is the potential for wind gusts up to 50 miles an hour with some of the stronger storms for this evening. With this thunderstorm activity and the recent dry conditions, wildfire risk will greatly increase in the next few days.

If you have outdoor plans for this afternoon this evening, keep up-to-date on the forecast and watch for changing sky conditions. Take save cover if storms approach, and be safe this holiday weekend!

Billings forecast:

Today… Mostly sunny with a high near 89. A 20 to 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening.

Tonight… A chance of area showers and thunderstorms that could produce gusty winds. Otherwise, partly to mostly cloudy with a low of about 57.

Tuesday… Continuing to cool, with a high near 83. Generally mostly sunny, with a 20% chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms.