A landspout captivated St. Ignatius-area residents and caused some destruction late last Tuesday afternoon. The rare weather event (at least by Montana standards) forms while a thunderstorm is still gaining momentum and its spinning motion is close to the ground. The funnel shape seemed to form high over the Missions before dropping down to the valley floor. According to Facebook reports, the funnel ripped a roof off a barn, terrified pets and scattered debris. (William Lamb…

May 14, 2023