Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 11 at 12:00PM MDT until May 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 11:00am
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
DEERLODGE/WEST BEAVERHEAD AND EAST BEAVERHEAD...
The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a Fire Weather
Watch.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 110 and 111.
* TIMING...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 13 to 23 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are
possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could promote
the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening.
Follow all fire restrictions. Avoid activities that could cause
sparks.
Area Description:
Deerlodge/Western Beaverhead National Forest; Eastern Beaverhead National Forest
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov