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'Very unusual event': Helena picks up the pieces after severely damaging windstorm

The windstorm might be over, but the Helena area is still reeling from battering gusts that ripped trees, tore buildings and downed power lines Wednesday. West Valley Fire Rescue saw rollovers, medical emergencies and trees crashing into houses, it said on Facebook late Wednesday. It said it was grateful severe

Windstorm hits Helena: County issues emergency declaration 'to help our community recover'

Updated at 8:45 p.m. The Lewis and Clark County Board of Commissioners has issued an emergency declaration in response to Wednesday's high wind event that caused widespread damage throughout the county. The damage included downed trees, power lines and traffic signage, "creating hazardous conditions and

Ferocious gusts batter Montana, snapping trees and shuttering services

A door blown off its hinges in Pablo, roofs ripped off in Cut Bank, multiple 18-wheelers tossed onto their sides in the middle of major roadways across Montana. Those are just a few examples of the consequences of the windstorm that ripped across the state Wednesday. According to PowerOutage.

Windstorm hammers Butte: Forecasters say worst is over; power outages, damage persists

Updated at 6:15 p.m. Butte-Silver Bow Sheriff Ed Lester said the “High Wind Warning” for the area remains in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday. He said the Emergency Travel Advisory for the City of Butte will be rescinded at 9 p.m. Wednesday, “at which time

Western Montana windstorm leaves thousands without power

High winds blasted western Montana on Wednesday, leaving thousands without power, knocking down trees and leaving wreckage across the region. The National Weather Service forecasted widespread damaging winds to last through Wednesday morning throughout the region. Wind gusts exceeding 60 mph were recorded in Missoula and other valleys, while downed

'Dangerous winds' to hit Montana Wednesday, weather service warns of serious damage

No corner of Montana will be spared from the effects of an incoming "dangerous" weather event on Wednesday. "This isn't something that's to be taken lightly," said James Brusda, lead meteorologist at the Great Falls National Weather Service office. "Your safety