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A major heat wave is headed to Montana, a region already experiencing significant drought conditions.
\\nIn this Spotlight Montana, experts from the National Weather Service in Missoula breakdown Montana\\u2019s heat wave forecast, drought outlook and fire weather forecast.
\\nWarning coordination meteorologist Marty Whitmore and hydrologist Ray Nickless explain the impacts, what you should prepare for, safety precautions to take and how you can help.
\\nThey also share new data on Montana\\u2019s weather trends, snowpack conditions, precipitation and climate change.
\\nWatch Spotlight Montana at nbcmontana.com and YouTube or listen on Spotify and iTunes.
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