Billings, Montana is set to experience more showers and thunderstorms through Saturday night as a weather system shifts eastward, with the highest chances for rain east of the city. While the storms are expected to be weak, the National Weather Service is still advising residents to be aware of potentially heavy downpours in isolated areas.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service in Billings, scattered showers and thunderstorms will be the main weather threat for the area through the rest of the day. The primary concerns are localized heavy rain and frequent lightning strikes, especially for those east of the city and near the Dakota border. A cooler air mass will settle in behind the system, bringing relief from the heat by Sunday.
While travel is not expected to be significantly impacted, drivers should still exercise caution on slick roads and be prepared for reduced visibility during any heavy downpours. The Montana Department of Transportation urges motorists to slow down and maintain a safe following distance.
Conditions will improve significantly this weekend, with warmer and drier weather expected for Sunday and Monday. Temperatures will remain above average for this time of year before a cold front moves in late Tuesday, bringing more seasonal temperatures to the region by Wednesday.
