FLOOD ADVISORY is in effect for the Clark Fork River above Missoula until further notice for flooding caused by snowmelt. The river is expected to continue near or just below 7.5 feet through Thursday. Additional rainfall upstream is anticipated to cause a rise again beginning on Friday, peaking over the weekend at 8.0 to 8.5 feet. Flood stage is 7.5 feet.

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Another day of scattered showers and thunderstorms across western Montana. This will continue through the weekend as an area of low pressure meanders around the pacific northwest and eventually into western Montana. With the possibility of thunderstorms comes heavy rain, and heavy rain concentrated over a small area for a long time could mean the potential for flash flooding over a concentrated area. Any thunderstorms that form will also be capable of lightning and gusty winds. If you have outdoor plans, keep an eye on the sky, and be ready to move indoors if necessary. Highs will remain in the 60s and 70s for Memorial Day Weekend.

Afternoon thunderstorms will continue much of next week, with warmer temperatures expected as well.