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Red Flag Warning issued October 5 at 11:37AM MDT until October 5

Affecting Gallatin National Forest; Wheatland County/Sweet Grass County

In effect until: Oct 6, 2026, 2:00 AM

Gallatin National Forest; Wheatland County/Sweet Grass County

Likely impact; effects through 2:00 AM.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity, and unseasonably warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and
gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior and rapid fire
spread.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Wheatland.
In South Central MT...Park...Sweet Grass.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.

* WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Up to 87.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The worst conditions are expected across
the lower to mid elevations in fine fuels.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™