Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 3 at 2:44AM MDT until August 3 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 3, 2026 - 1:44am
Expires:
August 3, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS: Low humidities and strong gusty winds will create
erratic fire behavior.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Northwest SD...Harding.
In Southeast MT...Carter...Fallon.
* WIND: North 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Lower 80s.
Instruction:
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 warm temperatures can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Sioux Ranger District Custer National Forest
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov