Great Falls, MT – A stretch of dangerously hot weather is headed to north-central Montana as the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for several counties, including Cascade, Hill, northern Blaine, and western and central Chouteau, effective from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
According to the National Weather Service Great Falls office, the advisory will be in effect from 1 p.m. Tuesday until 8 p.m. Wednesday. Forecasters predict daytime highs between 95 and 100 degrees, with overnight temperatures only dipping to the low 60s. The advisory specifically includes communities such as Great Falls, Havre, Fort Benton, Harlem, Chinook, Hogeland, Fort Belknap, Zurich, Floweree, and Carter.
The NWS warns that these hot temperatures could lead to heat-related illnesses. Residents are urged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned environments when possible, and check on vulnerable neighbors and relatives. Authorities recommend limiting strenuous outdoor activity to early mornings or evenings and suggest wearing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing if time outdoors is unavoidable.
The advisory also emphasizes the importance of recognizing the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, urging residents to take immediate action if such symptoms appear.
Meteorologists caution that heat advisories should not be taken lightly, as prolonged exposure to high temperatures can quickly become dangerous, especially for the elderly, children, and those with preexisting health conditions.
For the latest information on this developing weather event, residents should monitor official updates from the National Weather Service and local authorities.
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