Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 11 at 12:14PM MDT until May 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 11:14am
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for hot temperatures, gusty winds, and low relative
humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through
Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Hill and Blaine Counties.
* WINDS...Southeast 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Low 90s.
* 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. A combination of gusty winds, low relative
humidity, and warm temperatures will create high fire growth
potential.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in these
areas of this Fire Weather Watch.
Area Description:
Hill and Blaine Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov