FLOOD WARNING for the Flathead River at Columbia Falls until further notice. The river will hover between 14 and 14.5 feet through Saturday. Rivers levels will begin to drop this weekend. Flood stage is 13.0 feet. At 14 feet, flooding of farmers crops adjacent to the Flathead River is likely. Sections of the Steel Bridge Road become inundated with water and are impassable. At 16.0 feet, Low lying buildings and roads in the vicinity of Kalispell, Creston, Columbia Falls and Foy`s Bend begin flooding. At 16.1 feet, a trailer and RV park located just north of Highway 35 in Evergreen may be flooded.

FLOOD ADVISORY for the Swan River near Bigfork. Minor flooding is possible for low lying areas adjacent to the river.

A few scattered showers and thundershowers today, but we clear out by sunset at the latest! Temperatures on the cooler side today with highs mainly in the 60s and 70s. Winds will be breezy out of northwest winds at 10 to 20 mph, gusting to 30.

High pressure builds this weekend, bringing dry skies and warming temperatures. By Sunday, highs will be in the mid 80s.

Heat continues early next week, with a few spots in the upper 80s/low 90s. Monitor the forecast for afternoon thunderstorms if you are making plans outdoors!