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Meagher County, MT Sheriff's Office
Monday August 26th, 2024 :: 12:43 p.m. MDT

Alert

Red Flag Warning until 09:00PM Tuesday

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 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Helena and Townsend Ranger Districts of the Helena National Forest.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts will be able to take hold quickly and rapidly spread. Existing fires may be able to exhibit enhanced fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HELENA AND TOWNSEND RANGER DISTRICTS OF THE HELENA NATIONAL FOREST

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Meagher County, MT Sheriff's Office
101 E Crawford St
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 406-547-3397

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Red Flag Warning

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