48°37'N / 112°19'O / Altitudine 1149 m / 11:29 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.
Glacier,Eastern Glacier/Toole/Central/Eastern Pondera/Liberty
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, 18:00
A: 02/08/2026, 00:00
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, high temperatures up to 102 degrees expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon today to 3 AM MDT Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most intense winds are likely to occur between 9 PM Saturday and 6 AM Sunday when mountain wave activity will be at its peak.
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera,GlacierPeople are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Do 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, 18:00
A: 02/08/2026, 00:00
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Isolated wind gusts up to 75 mph along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone, and Northern High Plains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Recreationists should be aware of any trees that could fall while establishing camps or hiking. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most intense winds are likely to occur between 9 PM Saturday and 6 AM Sunday when mountain wave activity will be at its peak.
GlacierPeople are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.NWS Great Falls MT01/08/2026, 09:00
Da: 01/08/2026, 12:00
A: 02/08/2026, 00:00
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, high temperatures up to 102 degrees expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon today to 3 AM MDT Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most intense winds are likely to occur between 9 PM Saturday and 6 AM Sunday when mountain wave activity will be at its peak.
Glacier,Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central PonderaPeople are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Do 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