High temperatures today and again tomorrow will likely push back into the mid-90s. A significant cool down arrives for the weekend.
High temperatures today will be mainly into the 90s once again, with a highs today and tomorrow trending a little cooler to the West of Billings, with the mid to upper 90s possible each afternoon East of Billings. There is a bit more moisture in the atmosphere, with scattered isolated showers or thunderstorms possible each day.
Late tomorrow, a significant cold front moves into the region creating gusty winds moving across the area from West to East. That will bring a significant cool down to the weekend.
Saturday will be a transition day, with a few stray showers or thunderstorms and highs in the 70s. By Monday, Labor Day will be about 30° cooler than today, with scattered area rain showers.
Billings forecast:
Thursday… Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
Thursday night… Partly cloudy with isolated evening storms. A low around to 64.
Friday… Mostly sunny and hot again, with a high returning to about 94. Winds could turn gusty in the afternoon and evening.