Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/23/2026 19:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 8:13PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 23, 2026 - 7:13pm
Expires: 
August 23, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
Smoke from the Camp Creek Fire in the Bob Marshall Wilderness will continue to drift over portions of North Central Montana this evening. While visibility is expected to remain over 3 miles for the most part, locally denser smoke may bring visibility down to under a mile at times this evening. If you encounter dense smoke, make sure your headlights are on and increase following distance. Those sensitive to wildfire smoke should take the appropriate precautions, such as remaining indoors, until the smoke improves.
Area Description: 
Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Cascade County below 5000ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov