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Strong storms possible Thursday, fire concerns grow Gusty outflows and frequent lightning concerns for growing and new fires and last updated 2021-08-04 18:27:49-04 MISSOULA — Storms activity remains possible across Western Montana Thursday afternoon. Storms develop across the southwest part of the state through the afternoon hours, and the Storm Prediction Center has issued a ‘marginal’ (1/5) outlook for strong to severe storms in these areas for Thursday afternoon. These storms...

Whats the forecast today, michelle? >> hey, there, jon. its hot all across the country. so many spots that are hot. were going to see the excessive heat through next week. minneapolis, 96. thats 13 degrees what is typical for this time of year. lets slide to the east. on saturday, chicago will feel like 99. 103 in st. louis. and that extended into early next week and through the later part of next week. charlotte next week, 92 on tuesday. a lot of spots feeling like over 100 degrees. thats going...

Fire concerns increase through end of week with dry and windy weather ahead Red Flag Warnings in effect Thursday afternoon Red Flag Warnings in effect Thursday afternoon and last updated 2021-07-21 17:05:14-04 MISSOULA — Storms move out later Wednesday evening, and dry and windy conditions pick up Thursday. Dry and windy air fill in behind a stalled cold front over the Rocky Mountain Front. This will elevate our fire concerns through the end of the work week. Red Flag Warnings are in effec...

As of 7 a.m. on Tuesday the fire has burned 674 acres. Author: Mia Hunt Updated: 8:17 PM PDT July 20, 2021 STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. — The Goddard Rd. Fire burning in Stevens County has jumped the containment line because of high winds. The fire grew to 30-40 acres in size due to high winds. According to the Stevens County Sheriffs Office, Level 2 evacuations have been put in place because of the movement of the fire. Level 2 evacuations mean to be ready to leave. ...

Storm Tracker Forecast - Continued Hot With Higher Fire Danger Northern California was once again slightly hotter than average today, and thankfully the wind hasnt been strong. Thunderstorms are possible over mainly the mountains late tonight and Monday, but lightning strikes will be isolated, thankfully. Posted: Jul 18, 2021 6:00 PM Updated: Jul 18, 2021 6:09 PM Posted By: Meteorologist Jason Stiff Northern California was once again slightly hotter than average today, and thankfully the wind...

Two fires burning in Eastern Washington are gaining momentum as several departments attempt to contain the flames.  Lightning fires are becoming more common and are potentially the biggest threats to small farming towns in Eastern Washington after the light rain season, said Ryan Scharnhorst, Pullman Fire Department assistant chief of operations. “The ground conditions are exactly where they need to be at when lightning strikes,” Scharnhorst said. The Lick Creek Fire is about 28 miles sout...

Red Flag Warnings in effect Thursday with thunderstorm activity increase Dry and wet storms expected to produce lightning and erratic winds and last updated 2021-07-14 17:49:39-04 MISSOULA — Wildfire smoke lingers in our area, but because of winds out of the northwest, smoke hasn’t been as bad as it was the last few days. Thursday afternoon winds start to shift back out of the southwest. Thick wildfire smoke returns, and a few storms will develop across the southwest. Dry and wet thun...

Dry thunderstorms, increased lightning expected in Red Flag Warning areas in Wyoming By Brendan LaChance on July 12, 2021 (Shutterstock) While the Cowboy State itself is not dealing with any large wildfires, Red Flag Warnings have been issued in a number of areas across the state and dry thunderstorms are expected in some of these areas. “There will be an increased chance for lightning activity with thunderstorms,” the NWS in Riverton says. “Dry Thunderstorms with gusty and erratic outf...

NWS Cheyenne: Relief From Critical Fire Weather in Sight Very warm, extremely dry and breezy conditions are expected across southeast Wyoming today and Wednesday, but some relief is in sight. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne says a slow-moving low-pressure system will move through the area, bringing fairly widespread chances for rain showers and cooler temperatures Thursday and Friday. "Many areas are going to see much needed rainfall these days, that will ease fire weather conditions, ...

BLM Crews on scene of wildfire 15 miles south of Rangely RANGELY, Colo. – Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northwest District Fire and Aviation the White River Field Office, Rangely Fire Department and Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office are on the scene of a 322 acre fire approximately 15 miles south of the town of Rangely. Two fire crews, one helicopter and two fire engines on scene of the Dragon Fire; no structures are threatened. Rio Blanco County Road 23 at mile m...