Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 12:59PM MDT until May 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 11:59am
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Red Flag
Warning for hot temperatures, gusty winds, 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Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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...Hill and Blaine Counties.
* TIMING...
* WINDS...South 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 90.
* LIGHTNING...
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
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.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in these
areas of this Red Flag Warning.
Area Description:
Hill and Blaine Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: