Extreme Heat, Wind Prompts FIRE WATCH for the Billings Area 9/4
Low humidity, potentially gusty wind and near record high temperatures this weekend means fire danger is high for Yellowstone and surrounding counties.
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Fire weather danger increases for Northeast Montana counties
Fire Weather Watches have been issued for dangerous conditions in several northeast Montana counties because of high temperatures and very gusty winds.
Montana: Chock Full of Heat Advisories and Fire Weather Warnings
Temperatures between 95 and 105 along with dangerous conditions exist through Monday night for Missoula, Butte, Bozeman, Helena, Billings, Great Falls and everywhere in between.
Daines, Gianforte Pledge Resources for Montana Flood Victims
By the way, the above photo was shared with us by a proud Montana Army National Guard mom from the Bozeman area. Andrea says her son was in the Blackhawk helicopter helping to rescue stranded flood victims in the Red Lodge area.
Flooding Monday, Near Triple Digits By Friday in Montana
Massive flooding on Monday, and triple digit temperatures by Friday. That is Montana weather for you. And, just a reminder: it is not even officially Summer yet. Here's a regional look from the National Weather Service.
UPDATE: Livingston Area Flash Flood Watch, Warnings for Yellowstone River
Most of southwest Montana is in a precarious position through at least Monday morning due to rainfall and swelling rivers and creeks. The Yellowstone River in particular is facing several issues including Flash Flood Watches.
Lunar Eclipse Set to Light Up Montana’s Big Sky This Weekend
If you're looking up this weekend at the night sky, you may notice something peculiar about the Moon. We hope you've got your camera ready!
ALERT: Butte, Bozeman Area Roads Could Get Very Icy Friday Night
It's setting up for a dangerous night on southwest Montana roads with fresh snow on Friday and freezing temperatures on deck for Friday night and Saturday morning.
Brace for it Montana, The Cold Is Here for a While
Dan Borsum with the National Weather Service: "This cold is going to persist into the weekend. So we are really back into full-on winter mode..."
Stunning Pillars of Light Were Shining Over Billings Last Night
It looked like Billings was under an alien attack last night, as the skyline filled with ice pillars.
Montana Roads: “Better” but “Still Extremely Dangerous”
Breaking down or getting a flat tire in -30 wind chill is an entirely different scenario than when the weather is decent. It can actually become life or death in rural locations.
Some Early Montana Snow Totals, 11 Inches Near Livingston
11 inches of snow was reported south of Livingston. Nine inches was reported in the mountains south of Billings. Great Falls saw smaller amounts closer to 3 or 4 inches.