Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 24 at 12:28PM MDT until March 25 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 24, 2026 - 11:28am
Expires:
March 25, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Helena and Townsend Ranger Districts of the
Helena National Forest.
* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS... New or existing fires/starts could be difficult to
contain.
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:
Helena and Townsend Ranger Districts of the Helena National Forest
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: