Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 24 at 12:36PM MDT until March 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 24, 2026 - 11:36am
Expires:
March 25, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Missoula has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 111 East Beaverhead below 7500 feet..
* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch
and spread rapidly and erratically.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly.
Area Description:
Eastern Beaverhead National Forest
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov