Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued October 8 at 12:52PM MDT until October 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 8, 2026 - 11:52am
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Friday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and
strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior for new or
existing fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284.
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...126.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Wheatland.
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie.
In South Central MT...Carbon...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.
* WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 88.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The worst conditions are expected across the
lower to middle elevations in fine fuels. The strongest winds are
expected in mountain locations and the foothills west of
Billings. Zone WY274 will see lower wind speeds.
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; Beartooth Ranger District Custer National Forest; Sheridan County/Casper BLM; Bighorn National Forest
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov