Weather

Firefighters are keeping a wary on on the sky as a red flag warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the area near where the Lolo Creek Complex has already burned over 9,000 acres since Sunday.

What would fair week be without the risk of some good old-fashioned summer thunderstorms? Corby Dickerson with the National Weather Service said Monday that after a pleasant start, storms will be moving into the area later in the week.

Strong weather systems from the south will bring thunderstorms with lightning, gusty winds, small hail and heavy, soaking rains. National Weather Service forecaster Corby Dickerson said the weather will be both bad news and good news.

Thanks to our recent heat wave, I’ve been researching ways to keep cool. I was surprised to find some very unusual ways to keep cool. These cool remedies range from lotions and herbal supplements, to mind power and eating habits. I plan on trying at least a few of these to help beat the sweltering heat...

Tuesday was the hottest day in years in several Montana communities. The National Weather Service reported early Wednesday morning that Butte broke a record, and temperatures went well over 100 degrees in Missoula and Stevensville.

Is anyone else confused by the weather lately? I’m not sure what is going on with Mother Nature. It seems as though she may be going through menopause. Lately she has had hot flashes followed by crying spells.

The rain and cool weather Missoula has been experiencing will soon be a distant memory, as a huge high-pressure system will be moving into the area over the weekend and into the Fourth of July holiday, bringing possible record high temperatures.

Looking for an excuse to get outside? Here are five ways to enjoy the beautiful summer weather in Missoula.

The May 20, 2013 tornado that struck parts of the Midwest, especially Oklahoma, left behind a trail of destruction. These images capture the pain and resilience of those affected by the powerful storm.

The images of the May 20 Oklahoma tornado are chilling: houses ripped apart, trees torn out of the ground, and trucks flipped on their sides. The nation mourns the loss of many school children in Moore, Okla. This tornado video footage captures the storm's impact on the families, communities, and neighborhoods of Oklahoma...

Monday night's thunderstorms blew through Western Montana bringing hail to the Lolo and Florence area, strong winds to Kalispell and Evergreen and causing problems for firefighters battling a blaze near Phillipsburg.

No open burning is being allowed Saturday, April 27. The weather in the Bitterroot Valley will be hot and windy Saturday - with gusts expected near 40 miles per hour. Due to the hot temperatures in the 70s, combined with that wind, Ravalli County Sheriff Chris Hoffman and Ravalli County Fire Warden Brad Mohn are asking residents to not do any open burning Saturday, and to be cautious even on Sunda