Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued October 5 at 1:06AM MDT until October 5 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 5, 2026 - 12:06am
Expires:
October 5, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and
gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior for new or
existing fires.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Wheatland.
In South Central MT...Park...Sweet Grass.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.
* WIND: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: up to 87 degrees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The worst conditions are expected across
the lower to mid elevations in fine fuels.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Gallatin National Forest; Wheatland County/Sweet Grass County
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov