Active National Weather Service alert for Columbus, Montana 59019: Special Weather Statement. Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:48PM MDT by NWS Billings MT Until Sun, 7:15 PM MDT.
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Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:48PM MDT by NWS Billings MT Expires Sun, 7:15 PM MDT.

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Columbus, Montana 59019

Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Columbus, Montana 59019. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.

80°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms26% rain
76°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms26% rain
72°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms16% rain
70°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms16% rain
66°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms16% rain
64°Mostly Clear6% rain
62°Mostly Clear6% rain
61°Mostly Clear6% rain

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Highest chance 26%

Scattered precipitation is possible. The highest official hourly chance is 26%; check the radar before heading out.

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Today

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80°52°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

Precipitation
26%
Wind
NNW 5 to 12 mph
Sunrise
6:28 AM
Sunset
8:13 PM

Mon

88°52°

Patchy Smoke

Precipitation
1%
Wind
NW 2 to 8 mph
Sunrise
6:29 AM
Sunset
8:11 PM

Tue

85°53°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Precipitation
16%
Wind
NE 1 to 6 mph
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
8:10 PM

Wed

90°55°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
16%
Wind
NE 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
8:08 PM

Thu

94°55°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
37%
Wind
WSW 1 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:33 AM
Sunset
8:06 PM

Fri

90°54°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
17%
Wind
NW 5 mph
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Sunset
8:04 PM

Sat

89°52°

Sunny

Precipitation
20%
Wind
W 6 mph
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
8:02 PM

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Real Feel80°F
Use caution walking outside

Special Weather Statement is active. Review the official alert before going outside.

WindNW12 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 5 AM–7 AM

Walking: 1% average rain chance, near 54°F, with winds near 7 mph. Review the active Special Weather Statement.

Official EPA AirNowLocal air qualityColumbus, Montana 59019
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Wind gusts23mph
Rain now26%next hour
Humidity41%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast

Wind impact: Breezy — cycling, umbrellas, and loose outdoor items may be affected.

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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gust23 mph
Pressure29.97 in
Visibility
Peak rain chance26%
Dew point53°F
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Special Weather Statement

Applies to: Musselshell; Northern Stillwater; Golden Valley; Beartooth Foothills; Southwestern YellowstoneIssued by: NWS Billings MTSpecial Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:48PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Alert detailsAt 648 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from 14 miles east of Ryegate to over Absarokee, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. Localized wind gusts over 50 mph have been reported along this line of showers. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Columbus, Absarokee, Broadview, Lavina, Halfbreed Lake Wildlife, Molt, Hailstone Wildlife Refuge, Comanche, Rapelje, Park City and Acton.
Safety instructionsIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Gusty winds will likely arrive without precipitation or thunder.
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