Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 10:38AM MDT until May 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 9:38am
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY DUE TO
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DEERLODGE/WEST BEAVERHEAD AND EAST
BEAVERHEAD...
The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a Red Flag
Warning in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 110 and 111.
* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
* WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 14 to 24 percent.
* STORMS...Scattered thunderstorms causing outflow winds up to 70 mph
and dry lightning.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Red Flag Warning.
Area Description:
Deerlodge/Western Beaverhead National Forest; Eastern Beaverhead National Forest
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
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