Lightning blankets Montana and the Northwest

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Lightning detected between 6 a.m. June 27 and 6 a.m. June 28 (MT).

Thousands of lighting strikes hit Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon Thursday and Thursday night. Much of the area also received at least a little precipitation over the last 48 hours, which could reduce, but not eliminate, the threat of new wildfires.

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Precipitation that occurred during the 48 hours ending at 8 a.m. MDT June 28, 2019.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.

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  1. still real green out here and these are pretty wet storms. holdovers still possible as it warms.

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