Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued October 3 at 7:37PM MDT until October 5 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 3, 2026 - 6:37pm
Expires:
October 4, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Fire Weather
Watch...which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday
evening.
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and
gusty winds with a cold front may create erratic fire behavior.
* 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.
* COLD FRONT:
* WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 85 degrees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The worst conditions are expected across the
lower elevations.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red
Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Gallatin National Forest; Wheatland County/Sweet Grass County
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov