Severe Thunderstorms, Wind and Hail Possible on Saturday
According to the Missoula National Weather Service Office, there is the potential for severe thunderstorms in western Montana on Saturday afternoon into the evening hours.
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Hot Weather with Thunderstorms Next Week with highs near 100
The National Weather Service is warning that extremely hot weather with temperatures in the mid to upper 90’s is expected next week, along with a chance of accompanying thunderstorms.
Lightning Starts Fires in Bitterroot National Forest
Forest fires are still small so far this year.
Lightning Causes At Least 5 Fires in Bitterroot Forest
Are fires are small, according to reports.
Weather Service says Holiday Weekend Ends Cool and Stormy
With the exception of the 4th of July itself, the holiday weekend was dominated with cooler weather and thunderstorm activity throughout western Montana.
Morning Lightning Storm Starts Fire West of Victor
More thunderstorms are predicted.
Lightning Causes More Forest Fires in Montana, Idaho
Crews are trying to get the fires out as soon as possible.
Lightning Starts 7 Small Fires in Southern Bitterroot Forest
Response to all the fires is total suppression - in other words, put 'em out.
For the 2018 Fire Season – Lightning will be the Wild Card
Wildfire experts are saying the upcoming fire season will be ‘above normal’, meaning more than 300,000 acres burned, due to hotter, drier conditions through September.
After Sunday Lightning Display – More Thunderstorms Expected
More strong thunderstorms headed toward northwest Montana