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Fire Weather Watch issued October 8 at 3:07AM MDT until October 9

Affecting Central and Eastern Lewis and Clark National Forest Areas; Helena and Townsend Ranger Districts of the Helena National Forest

In effect until: Oct 9, 2026, 12:00 AM

Central and Eastern Lewis and Clark National Forest Areas; Helena and Townsend Ranger Districts of the Helena National Forest

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 12:00 AM.

Do not burn anything outdoors. Monitor official channels and be prepared to leave quickly if ordered.

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* AFFECTED AREA...Central and Eastern Lewis and Clark National
Forest Areas and 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 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 80.

* IMPACTS... Any fires that develop will spread rapidly.
Containment of any ongoing or new fires may be very difficult.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Fire Weather Watch issued October 8 at 3:07AM MDT until October 9

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