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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 He said the Emergency Travel Advisory for the City of Butte will be rescinded at 9 p.m. Wednesday, “at which time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

The barren planet: A visual investigation

The barren planet: A visual investigation

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