Montana
Weather Wise: A rare storm for Montana
HELENA — What a wet, weekend storm. Several towns in Montana, including Helena, Great Falls and Bozeman, had a record amount of precipitation. Most of Montana saw between 1 and 2 and a half inches of rain, with some spots getting more than 3 inches of rain, and the storm is not quite over with yet, so precipitation totals could still increase.
Steady to heavy rain fell across the state seemingly all weekend long, creating areas of minor flooding, making for tough travel conditions on the roads, and really limiting outdoor activities. If you, your kids, and or your pets went a little stir crazy, it might be nice to know that a storm like that does not come around too often.
In fact, with storm totals of 1-3″ of rain over the course of 2-3 days, the frequency of a storm like that is between about 2 to every 5 years. storms are described by their recurrence interval or return period, which is the average time between events of that size. For those who make wagers out there, a storm like this has about a 20% chance of happening any given year. This does not mean a storm like this will happen every 5 years. It’s possible it could happen every 2 years, or 10 years apart, or twice in a row, even.
Over 20 years, you could expect a storm like that about 4 times, but the actual number could vary. A one-in-5-year storm is relatively common but still a significant weather event that probably won’t happen again for a little while.
If a furry, playful, hugg-able, lovable kitten would be a great addition to your place, now’s the time to visit the Humane Society of Western Montana.
MEET BAKER AND BUSBOY
It was another Take Me Home Tuesday at the radio stations with the Humane Society. Katie brought in “Baker” (black kitty) and “Busboy” (gray kitty), who along with their two siblings “Chef” and “Cook” form a Fantastic Four of pure joy.
These two-month-old little ones were found in the Polson area and surrendered to the shelter. They just had their spay/neuter surgeries Monday (July 13) and they will be looking for their forever homes starting Wednesday (July 15).
Whether you are looking for one kitten or the whole “kitchen,” visit the shelter and fall in love with Baker, Busboy, Chef and Cook.
EVER CONSIDERED BEING A FOSTER HOME FOR SHELTER PETS?
It is kitten season at the Humane Society of Western Montana. The Humane Society is always looking for Fosters to take care of tiny kittens until they are old enough to be adopted. They currently have some that are with mom cats, and some that are bottle babies. And there is always a need for volunteers willing to nurture them until they are of adoption age.
And of course one of the perks of being a Foster is, if you fall in love with a kitten, you pretty much get first dibs.
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So, whether you are looking to adopt or would like more information about being a foster home, be sure to visit the Humane Society of Western Montana soon. They are open from 1:00 – 6:00 pm Wednesdays through Sundays at 5930 Highway 93 South in Missoula. See more cats AND dogs waiting to be adopted on the shelter’s ADOPT webpage here.
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HEBGEN LAKE, Mont. — A man was rescued after nearly drowning while swimming in Rainbow Point, located 10 miles north of West Yellowstone.
The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, along with Hebgen Basin Rural EMS personnel and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, responded to reports of a swimmer in distress.
Officials say bystanders saw a man become unresponsive while swimming roughly 100 yards off the shoreline.
They, along with a boating group, located the man, pulled him out of the water, and performed life-saving measures until first responders arrived.
The man was airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Officials say he is in critical condition.
The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office released the following information:
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