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Hottest Junes in Montana since 1895

Hottest Junes in Montana since 1895

Hottest Junes in Montana since 1895 In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest

State, feds give 2026 wildfire season outlook

While recent rains are part of a reason for some optimism surrounding this year’s wildfire outlook, it could “turn on a dime” officials warned during a seasonal briefing. Gov. Greg Gianforte, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Director Amanda Kaster, and representatives from other state, local and federal

The fire season ahead of Montana for 2026

The fire season ahead of Montana for 2026

HELENA, Mont. – Ahead of anticipated fire potential across the Treasure State, fire management professionals reported how to better prepare for hot months ahead. In June, the National Weather Service predicted that moisture will be less than average for the western half of Montana and the Northern Rockies. Average precipitation normally

What is El Niño? Here’s what to know

What is El Niño? Here’s what to know

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a warning that there is an 80% likelihood that we'll see an El Niño event between June and August, and a 90% likelihood after that. The UN is now urging all countries to bolster early warning systems after confirming the onset

Climate science without a notorious worst-case scenario

(The Center Square) – The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change threw out one of its most extreme emissions scenarios last week, a major development in climate science that will likely echo across markets, federal and state government policy, and education. What is RCP 8.5? RCP 8.5 is

Climate change threatens iconic seabird species with extinction

Climate change threatens iconic seabird species with extinction

By Stephen Beech Iconic seabird species including the albatross and petrel face being wiped out by global warming, warns a new study. Researchers found the seabirds' world is ever shrinking as oceans warm. They are retreating into smaller areas of ocean and traveling further to find new places to

Flood Payouts to Rhode Island Homeowners Were 417 Times Higher in 2023 | Insurify

Severe flooding caused the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to pay out $4.6 million to Rhode Island homeowners in 2023, findings show. That figure is 417 times higher than the $11,000 paid for flood claims in the state in 2019. Rhode Island experienced more than 50 major flood