45°40'N / 111°2'O / Altitudine 1471 m / 11:35 01/08/2026, America/Denver (UTC-6)
Da: 01/08/2026, 12:00
A: 01/08/2026, 18:00
* AFFECTED AREA...Eastern Glacier/Toole/Central/Eastern Pondera/Liberty, Hill and Blaine Counties, Lewis and Clark National Forest Rocky Mountain District-Rocky Mountain Front, Chouteau and Fergus Counties, Lincoln Ranger District of the Helena National Forest, 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 50 mph. Along the Rocky Mountain Front, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph and isolated cases of 75 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 104. * COLD FRONT...A strong, dry cold front will arrive Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Containment of any ongoing or new fires may be very difficult. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Helena and Townsend Ranger Districts of the Helena National Forest,Gallatin
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.
NWS Great Falls MT
01/08/2026, 00:06
Da: 01/08/2026, 12:00
A: 02/08/2026, 00:00
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. High temperatures between 100 and 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Gallatin Valley, and Madison River Valley. * WHEN...From noon today to 3 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat.
Gallatin,Gallatin ValleyDo not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. If you must spend
time outdoors, wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to
limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action
when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.NWS Great Falls MT01/08/2026, 09:00Da: 01/08/2026, 14:00
A: 02/08/2026, 01:00
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, hot temperatures, gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125...126...127 128. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell...Wheatland. In South Central MT...Carbon...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass Yellowstone. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * WIND: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph Saturday, becoming northwest 10 to 20 mph Sunday. * HUMIDITY: As low as 5 percent Saturday, as low as 10 percent Sunday. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 105 degrees Saturday, up to 98 degrees Sunday. * COLD FRONT: A cold front moves through Saturday night shifting winds from the southwest to the northwest.
GallatinA 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.NWS Billings MT01/08/2026, 00:56
Da: 01/08/2026, 12:00
A: 02/08/2026, 00:00
* WHAT...High temperatures up to 102 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From noon today to 3 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most intense winds are likely to occur between 12 AM and 8 AM Sunday when mountain wave activity will be at its peak.
GallatinDo not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. If you must spend
time outdoors, wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to
limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action
when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.NWS Great Falls MT01/08/2026, 09:00