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Red Flag Warning issued October 8 at 11:25AM 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 PM

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

Likely impact; effects through 12:00 PM.

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

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The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Red Flag
Warning for unseasonably warm temperatures, gusty winds, and low
relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT
Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Central and Eastern Lewis and Clark National
Forest Areas and Helena and Townsend Ranger Districts of the
Helena National Forest.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 82.

* 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™

Red Flag Warning issued October 8 at 11:25AM MDT until October 9

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