Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 12:52PM MDT until May 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 11:52am
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...Hill and Blaine Counties.
* TIMING...Noon today through 9 PM MST.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to around.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered showers and thunderstorms capable of
producing localized wind gusts between 60 and 80 mph will move in
from the southwest during the mid- afternoon to early evening
hours. These storms will bring improvement to humdity and some
precipation later this evening.
* 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: