High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
130 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-051800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0008.241005T0000Z-241005T1800Z/
Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-
Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland-
Including the locations of Big Timber, Melville, Lavina, Ryegate,
Harlowton, Absarokee, Judith Gap, and Columbus
130 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Winds may cause tree and power line damage resulting in
power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Sudden strong crosswinds will make travel
difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.
Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread. Use caution
with any burning activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Secure loose items and watch for blowing debris during this wind
event. Use caution if you must drive.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ301>303-307-308-051215-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.241005T0000Z-241005T1800Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Southern High Plains-
Including the following locations: Choteau, Pendroy, Kiowa, Santa
Rita, Ethridge, Browning, Rogers Pass, Babb, Marias Pass, East
Glacier Park, Bynum, Logan Pass, Cut Bank, Dupuyer, Saint Mary,
and Heart Butte
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph expected.
Isolated gusts near 80 mph are possible closer to the Rocky
Mountain Front.
* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ304>306-309>319-321-051215-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.241005T0200Z-241005T1800Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County-
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central Chouteau
County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Cascade County
below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Fergus County
below 4500ft-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the
Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith
Mountains-Helena Valley-Meagher County Valleys-
Including the following locations: Neihart, Galata, Fort Belknap,
Geyser, Ringling, Carter, Devon, Havre, Checkerboard, Windham,
Lothair, Hilger, Raynesford, Craig, Kings Hill Pass, MacDonald
Pass, Wolf Creek, Monarch, Fort Benton, Rocky Boy, Lincoln, White
Sulphur Springs, Martinsdale, Flesher Pass, Floweree, Stanford,
Moccasin, Brady, Lewistown, Shelby, Hogeland, Harlem, Hobson,
Conrad, Marysville, Helena, Ledger, Joplin, Canyon Creek, Zurich,
Chinook, Whitlash, Benchland, Chester, and Great Falls
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.
&&
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Wilson
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ320-322>330-051200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-241005T1200Z/
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Elkhorn and Boulder
Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Madison River
Valley-Gallatin Valley-Northwest Beaverhead County-Beaverhead and
Western Madison below 6000ft-Ruby Mountains and Southern
Beaverhead Mountains-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and
Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Trident, Clancy, West
Yellowstone, Targhee Pass, Glen, Bannack, Townsend, Monida Pass,
Three Forks, Wise River, Bozeman, Dillon, Norris, Montana City,
Toston, Wickes, Harrison, Boulder, Maudlow, Homestake Pass,
Whitehall, Ennis, Wisdom, Chief Joseph Pass, Gallatin Gateway,
Corbin, Elk Park Pass, Big Hole Pass, Waterloo, Cameron, Winston,
Raynolds Pass, Big Sky, Battle Ridge Pass, Pony, Bozeman Pass,
Deep Creek Pass, McAllister, Willow Creek, Dewey, and Jeffers
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Montana along and south of Interstate 90, Big
Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains,
and Canyon Ferry Area.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
1251 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ016>027-059>062-051200-
/O.EXT.KGGW.HW.W.0006.241005T0300Z-241006T0300Z/
Central and Southeast Phillips-Central and Southern Valley-
Daniels-Sheridan-Western Roosevelt-Petroleum-Garfield-McCone-
Richland-Dawson-Prairie-Wibaux-Northern Phillips-Southwest
Phillips-Northern Valley-Eastern Roosevelt-
Including Glendive, Zortman, Saco, Terry, Frazer, Culbertson,
Whitewater, Jordan, Circle, Richey, Poplar, Plentywood, Malta,
Scobey, Winnett, Fairview, Sidney, Glasgow, Fort Peck, Medicine
Lake, Wolf Point, Opheim, Hinsdale, and Wibaux
1251 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM
MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Montana.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
&&
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Enriquez
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
146 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-050300-
/O.UPG.KBIS.HW.A.0001.241005T0900Z-241006T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.HW.W.0003.241005T0900Z-241006T0300Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-
Including the cities of Killdeer, Halliday, Powers Lake,
Williston, Bowbells, Stanley, Crosby, Columbus, Portal, Parshall,
New Town, Watford City, and Lignite
146 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /1246 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ TO 10 PM CDT
/9 PM MDT/ SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West winds to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Divide, Burke, Williams, Mountrail, McKenzie, and Dunn
counties.
* WHEN...From 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and
signs. Tree branches may be broken and lead to power outages.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There could be a lull in the strongest winds
Saturday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
IDZ009-010-MTZ006-007-050745-
/O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.241004T1900Z-241005T0900Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-Bitterroot/Sapphire
Mountains-Butte/Blackfoot Region-
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3
AM MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Idaho, Eastern Lemhi County and Western Lemhi County.
In Montana, Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains and Butte/Blackfoot
Region.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 3 AM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ002-050745-
/O.EXT.KMSO.HW.W.0003.241004T2200Z-241005T0900Z/
West Glacier Region-
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM
MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...West Glacier Region.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ003-050500-
/O.EXT.KMSO.HW.W.0003.241004T2200Z-241005T0500Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ005-050500-
/O.EXT.KMSO.HW.W.0003.241004T2200Z-241005T0500Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ043-050745-
/O.EXT.KMSO.HW.W.0003.241004T2200Z-241005T0900Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM
MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Potomac/Seeley Lake Region.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
&&
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Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
143 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
IDZ402-403-421-423-424-426-050300-
/O.CON.KBOI.FW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-241005T0300Z/
Eastern Payette National Forest-Northern Boise National Forest-
Southern Boise National Forest/Western Sawtooth National Forest-
Owyhee Mountains-Western Twin Falls BLM-Southern Highlands-
143 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 402, 403, AND 424...
* Affected Area...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 402 Eastern
Payette National Forest, 403 Northern Boise National Forest,
421 Southern Boise National Forest/Western Sawtooth National
Forest, 423 Owyhee Mountains, 424 Western Twin Falls BLM and
426 Southern Highlands.
* Timing...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph shifting
to the northwest with a cold frontal passage this afternoon and
evening.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent, except as low as 12
percent zone 424.
* Temperatures...Up to 83, except up to 90 zone 424.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
143 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
ORZ636-637-050300-
/O.CON.KBOI.FW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-241005T0300Z/
Burns BLM-Vale BLM-
143 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /1243 PM PDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 636 AND 637...
* Affected Area...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 636 Burns BLM
and 637 Vale BLM.
* Timing...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening.
* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph shifting
to the northwest with a cold frontal passage this afternoon.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent.
* Temperatures...Up to 85.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
137 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ118-050900-
/O.CON.KTFX.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241005T0900Z/
Helena and Townsend Ranger Districts of the Helena National Forest-
137 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT SATURDAY FOR
WARM TEMPERATURES, GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND A WIND
SHIFT FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 118...
* AFFECTED AREA...Helena and Townsend Ranger Districts of the
Helena National Forest.
* TIMING...Expect low humidity, warm temperatures and periods of
strong winds until 7 PM. A wind shift is then likely to occur
around 7 PM this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. The
strong winds will diminish after 1 AM Saturday morning.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 83.
* COLD FRONT...A cold front will shift winds to the west early
this evening, resulting in erratic fire behavior on any new
fire starts.
* IMPACTS...The combination of low relative humidity and strong
wind gusts may result in critical fire weather conditions
during the afternoon and evening hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
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http://www.weather.gov/tfx
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
111 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
WYZ140-051300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-241005T1800Z/
Yellowstone National Park-
111 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT SATURDAY...
* IMPACTS: Low relative humidity, unseasonably warm temperatures,
and very gusty westerly wind could cause erratic fire behavior.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Northwest WY...Fire Weather Zone 140.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Northwest WY...Yellowstone National Park.
* WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Occasional
wind gusts 40 to 50 mph above 9000 feet.
* HUMIDITY: 15 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Highs around 70, with 60s in the mountains. Lows
Friday night in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
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http://weather.gov/riverton
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
111 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
WYZ275>277-280>283-285>287-300-414-415-051300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-241006T0100Z/
North Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-Cody Foothills-
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-South Bighorn Mountains-
Absaroka Mountains/North Shoshone NF-Owl Creek Mountains-
Casper Mountain-Salt and Wyoming Ranges/West Zone Bridger Teton NF-
North Zone Bridger Teton NF and Grand Teton NP-
111 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT SATURDAY...
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...285...300.
In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...281...282...287.
In Northwest WY Fire Zones...286...415.
In Southwest WY Fire Zone....277.
In West Central WY Fire Zone....414.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Johnson...Park
Washakie.
In Southwest WY...Uinta.
In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette...Teton.
* IMPACTS: Low relative humidity, unseasonably warm temperatures,
and very gusty westerly wind could cause erratic fire behavior.
* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Occasional gusts
50 to 60 mph along the crest and east slopes of fire zone 286.
* HUMIDITY: 9 to 13 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Lower elevation high temperatures in the mid 70s to
lower 80s Friday, and the upper 60s to lower 70s Saturday.
Mountain high temperatures in the 60s Friday, and the 50s
Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
107 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS NORTHEASTERN
WYOMING AND WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA TODAY AND TOMORROW...
.Gusty south to southwest winds will continue through this
afternoon as a cold front approaches the area. Sustained winds
will reach 15 to 30 mph, with some gusts as high as 45 mph.
Relative humidity values for the rest of this afternoon will fall
below 20 percent across much of the area, with some locations in
northeastern Wyoming and southwestern South Dakota dropping to as
low as 10 percent.
As the front crosses the area tonight into Saturday morning,
relative humidity values may briefly recover above 25 percent.
However, strong south to southwest winds will continue ahead of
the front. Winds will shift to the northwest and strengthen as
the front crosses the region. Critical or near- critical relative
humidity values are expected to return by Saturday afternoon.
Coupled with strong northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up
to 55 mph or greater, critical fire weather conditions are
expected to persist through Saturday afternoon.
SDZ319>335-WYZ314>318-051015-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-241006T0000Z/
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Fall River County Area-Northern Foot Hills-Eastern Foot Hills-
Custer County Plains-Pine Ridge Area-Butte County Area-
Perkins County-West Central Plains-Ziebach County-
Haakon County Area-Badlands Area-Bennett County Area-
Mellette and Todd Counties-Tripp County-Northern Campbell-
Southern Campbell-Crook County Plains-Weston County Plains-
Wyoming Black Hills-
107 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /207 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323,
324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, AND 335...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314 Northern Campbell, 315
Southern Campbell, 316 Crook County Plains, 317 Weston County
Plains, 318 Wyoming Black Hills, 319 Northern Black Hills, 320
Central Black Hills, 321 Southern Black Hills, 322 Fall River
County Area, 323 Northern Foot Hills, 324 Eastern Foot Hills,
325 Custer County Plains, 326 Pine Ridge Area, 327 Butte
County Area, 328 Perkins County, 329 West Central Plains, 330
Ziebach County, 331 Haakon County Area, 332 Badlands Area, 333
Bennett County Area, 334 Mellette and Todd Counties and 335
Tripp County.
* WINDS...This afternoon and evening, south to southwest at 15 to
30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. On Saturday, northwest at 25 to
35 mph with gusts up to 55.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent this afternoon. As low
as 14 percent Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative
humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
203 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR MOST OF WESTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH
DAKOTA SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
.A cold front will move through western and central North Dakota
early Saturday morning with strong west to northwest winds up to
45 mph and gusts to 65 mph expected through the day and into
Saturday evening. By mid to late morning, through the afternoon,
and into the evening, relative humidities are expected to drop as
low as 22 percent. When combined with the very strong winds, an
extended period of critical fire weather conditions is likely for
most of western and much of central North Dakota on Saturday.
NDZ009>012-017>022-031>036-040>047-050-050715-
/O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0010.241005T1600Z-241006T0200Z/
Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-
McLean-Sheridan-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-
Kidder-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-
McIntosh-
203 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /103 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/
TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF WESTERN AND PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH
DAKOTA...
* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.
* AFFECTED AREA...Most of western and portions of south central
North Dakota.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
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ZH
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1257 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
IDZ410-411-413-422-425-427-475-476-050300-
/O.CON.KPIH.FW.W.0034.000000T0000Z-241005T0300Z/
Upper Snake River Valley/Idaho Falls BLM-
Centennial Mountains and Snake River Range/Targhee NF-
Caribou Range/Caribou NF-Sawtooth Range/Northern Sawtooth NF-
Middle Snake River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River-
Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls
BLM south of the Snake River-
East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF-
Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF-
1257 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR IDAHO FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 410, 411, 413, 422, 425, 427, 475, AND 476...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 410 Upper Snake River
Valley/Idaho Falls BLM, Fire Weather Zone 411 Centennial
Mountains and Snake River Range/Targhee NF, Fire Weather Zone
413 Caribou Range/Caribou NF, Fire Weather Zone 422 Sawtooth
Range/Northern Sawtooth NF, Fire Weather Zone 425 Middle Snake
River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River, Fire
Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern
Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River, Fire
Weather Zone 475 East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF and
Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 50 to 55
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Elevated winds and low relative humidities could
lead to rapid growth of new or existing fires.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly based on these criteria
for Southeastern Idaho:
- Relative humidity at or below 15 percent and wind gusts of at
least 25 mph in the mountains, or 30 mph in the Snake Plain.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1118 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ123>129-051730-
/O.CON.KBYZ.FW.W.0013.241004T1800Z-241006T0000Z/
Gallatin National Forest-Wheatland County/Sweet Grass County-
Stillwater County-Beartooth Ranger District Custer National Forest-
Golden Valley County/Musselshell county-Yellowstone County-
Crow Indian Reservation/Bighorn Canyon Rec Area-
1118 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY...
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create
erratic fire behavior and new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125...126...127
128...129.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell...Wheatland.
In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater
Sweet Grass...Yellowstone.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.
* COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives tonight, bringing a shift
from southwest to strong west to northwest winds.
* WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 86.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1118 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ130>133-051730-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.FW.A.0008.241005T0600Z-241006T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBYZ.FW.W.0013.241005T0600Z-241006T0000Z/
Northern Rosebud/Northern Treasure Counties-
Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation/Ashland Ranger District
Custer Natl Forest-Custer County-
Sioux Ranger District Custer National Forest-
1118 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT
SATURDAY...
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT
Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create
erratic fire behavior and new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Southeast MT Fire Zones...130...131...132.
In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Northwest SD...Harding.
In South Central MT...Big Horn.
In Southeast MT...Carter...Custer...Fallon...Powder River
Rosebud...Treasure.
* COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives late tonight, bringing a
shift from southwest to strong west to northwest winds.
* WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 22 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 71.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1118 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
WYZ274-284-051730-
/O.CON.KBYZ.FW.W.0013.241004T1800Z-241006T0000Z/
Sheridan County-Bighorn National Forest-
1118 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY...
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create
erratic fire behavior and new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie.
* COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives late tonight, bringing a
shift from southwest to strong west to northwest winds.
* WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 85.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
http://weather.gov/Billings
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1131 AM MDT Thu Oct 3 2024
MTZ110-111-041745-
/O.UPG.KMSO.FW.A.0004.241004T1900Z-241005T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.FW.W.0008.241004T1900Z-241005T0400Z/
Deerlodge/West Beaverhead-East Beaverhead-
1131 AM MDT Thu Oct 3 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY...
The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* Affected area: Fire Zone 110 (Deerlodge/West Beaverhead). Fire
Zone 111 (East Beaverhead).
* Impacts: A dry cold front will bring gusty winds and low RHs
Friday afternoon and evening, leading to critical fire weather
conditions. The stronger winds and lower RHs are favored for
locations east of the Continental Divide.
* Winds: Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Localized gusts over 60 mph, primarily in the higher terrain.
* Minimum humidities: 10 to 15 percent.
&&
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
435 PM PDT Fri Oct 4 2024
IDZ003-026-027-WAZ031>033-050200-
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241005T0200Z/
Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties-
Northeast Blue Mountains-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-
Washington Palouse-
Including the cities of Winchester, Potlatch, Colfax, Lewiston,
Alpowa Summit, Anatone, Lapwai, Genesee, Pomeroy, Peola, La
Crosse, Gifford, Oakesdale, Rosalia, Uniontown, Lewiston Grade,
Moscow, Mountain Road, Nezperce, Kamiah, Cloverland Road,
Pullman, Clarkston, Soldiers Meadow Road, Plummer, Culdesac,
Peck, Tekoa, and Craigmont
435 PM PDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Winchester, Potlatch, Colfax, Lewiston, Alpowa Summit,
Anatone, Lapwai, Genesee, Pomeroy, Peola, La Crosse, Gifford,
Oakesdale, Rosalia, Uniontown, Lewiston Grade, Moscow, Mountain
Road, Nezperce, Kamiah, Cloverland Road, Pullman, Clarkston,
Soldiers Meadow Road, Plummer, Culdesac, Peck, Tekoa, and
Craigmont.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
OTX
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
157 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
IDZ052-068-050200-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0021.241004T2100Z-241005T0900Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Lost River Valley-
Including the cities of Craters of the Moon NM, INL, Howe,
Mackay, Chilly, Mud Lake, and Arco
157 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Lost River Valley and Arco/Mud Lake Desert.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.
Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
conditions for small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
130 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ065-066-050600-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-241005T0600Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Fishtail, Nye, Limestone, Dean, Mc
Leod, and Livingston
130 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
occuring.
* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Strong
crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from
Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills.
Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread. Use caution
not to create a spark.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to subside below advisory
levels once the cold front passes late tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.
Secure outdoor objects.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1252 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
SDZ001-002-012>014-026-031-032-072-073-078-051000-
/O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0006.241005T0900Z-241006T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.WI.Y.0028.241005T0900Z-241006T0000Z/
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Rapid City-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-
Southern Meade Co Plains-Southern Perkins-
Including the cities of Mud Butte, Scenic, Fruitdale, Union
Center, Ellsworth AFB, Milesville, Belle Fourche, Glad Valley,
Ladner, Rapid City, Prairie City, Usta, Newell, Faith, Bison,
Enning, Hoover, Buffalo, Shadehill, Caputa, Howes, South Eagle
Butte, Wasta, Wall, Tilford, Zeona, Ludlow, Belle Fourche
Reservoir, Elm Springs, Box Elder, Lemmon, Opal, Sturgis,
Piedmont, Midland, Summerset, Sorum, Dupree, New Underwood, Vale,
Reva, White Owl, Quinn, Black Hawk, Camp Crook, Red Owl, Cherry
Creek, Redig, Meadow, and Philip
1252 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwestern and western South Dakota.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control,
especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds
can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Wong
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
IDZ007-050200-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WI.Y.0013.241004T2100Z-241005T0200Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
1231 AM PDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph
expected. Gusts up to 50 mph along US Highway 12 from Ahsahka to
Orofino.
* WHERE...Orofino/Grangeville Region.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ001-004-050500-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WI.Y.0013.241004T2100Z-241005T0500Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-Lower Clark Fork Region-
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Kootenai/Cabinet Region and Lower Clark Fork Region.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
AL
High Wind Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
130 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ031>033-037-051930-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0008.241005T0900Z-241006T0000Z/
Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Carter-
Including the locations of Colstrip, Miles City, Forsyth,
Ekalaka, and Baker
130 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, and Northern Rosebud.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Winds may cause tree and power line damage resulting in
power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
&&
$$
Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings
Archer
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
146 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
NDZ031>033-040-041-043-044-050300-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0001.241005T0900Z-241006T0300Z/
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Medora, Marmarth, Dickinson, Bowman,
Hettinger, Beach, New England, and Mott
1246 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Southwest North Dakota.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There could be a lull in the strongest winds
Saturday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.
&&
$$
Air Quality Alert
WYZ010-016>018-071900-
Northeast Johnson County-Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-
Lander Foothills-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Dubois, Riverton, Shoshoni,
and Lander
1054 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY...
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
* WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
* WHERE...The Wind River Basin, including Dubois, Riverton, and
Lander, as well as northern Johnson County, including Buffalo.
* WHEN...From Now through 100 PM Monday, October 7.
* IMPACTS...Smoke from the Fish Creek and Pack Trail Fires near
Dubois, and the Elk Fire near Sheridan, continues to be observed
across much of western, northern, and central Wyoming. The smoke is
limiting visibilities at times.
HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends
that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory
problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor
activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety
of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can
cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.
CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming`s monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/.
$$
McDonald
WYZ198-199-071900-
Northeast Bighorn Mountains-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the cities of Burgess Jct and Sheridan
1032 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY...
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Sheridan County, Wyoming.
WHEN...through 1 PM Monday.
IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from the Elk Fire in the northern Bighorn
Mountains.
HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the
elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems
avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities
during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of
pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause
respiratory health effects. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.
CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming`s monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
645 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
NDZ001>005-013-023-025-052345-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Pierce-Wells-Foster-
645 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota,
and southeast North Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Near critical fire weather conditions are possible over portions
of south central North Dakota through early this evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A High Wind Warning is in effect from early Saturday morning
through late Saturday evening. See www.weather.gov/bis for
additional information.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
645 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
NDZ009>012-017>022-031>037-040>048-050-051-052345-
Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-
McLean-Sheridan-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-
Kidder-Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
645 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /545 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota,
southeast North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Near critical fire weather conditions are possible over portions
of southwest and south central North Dakota through early this
evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A Red Flag Warning is in effect from mid morning through mid
evening on Saturday. See www.weather.gov/bis for additional
information.
High Wind Watches and Warnings are in effect across western and
central North Dakota from early morning through late evening on
Saturday. See www.weather.gov/bis for additional information.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
212 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
SDZ001-002-012>014-025>027-030>032-041>044-046-047-049-072>078-
051300-
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Foothills-Rapid City-Southern Foothills-Custer Co Plains-
Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Western Fall River-
Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-
Tripp-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-
Hermosa Foothills-Eastern Fall River-Southern Oglala Lakota-
Southern Jackson-Southern Perkins-
212 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /312 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Critical fire weather conditions are expected, with poor relative
humidity recovery tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Strong northwest winds are expected on Saturday, strongest over
northwest South Dakota where gusts to 55 mph are expected.
Critical fire weather conditions will persist through Saturday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today.
&&
Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
212 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
SDZ024-028-029-WYZ054>060-051300-
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Western Crook-
Wyoming Black Hills-Weston County Plains-Newcastle-
Northeastern Crook-
212 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Black Hills
of South Dakota...northeast Wyoming...and the Black Hills of
Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Critical fire weather conditions are expected, with poor relative
humidity recovery tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Critical fire weather conditions will persist through Saturday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today.
&&
Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1219 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
WYZ001>020-022>030-051300-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-
Southeast Bighorn Basin-Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-
Bighorn Mountains West-Bighorn Mountains Southeast-
Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County-
Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-Jackson Hole-
Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
1219 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...Red Flag Warning through Saturday Evening for Central and
Western Wyoming...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
Critical fire weather conditions are expected Friday afternoon
and evening through the overnight hours due to gusty westerly
wind and low minimum relative humidity values.
Strong west wind, especially between 9 PM and 6 AM, will blow
along the crest and east slopes of the Absaroka and Wind River
Ranges. Mountain wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph are possible across
the highest elevations. Nearby valley and foothill locations are
likely to see 40 to 50 mph wind gusts.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
A cold front early Saturday morning will turn winds to the north
and northwest. These winds persist into Saturday afternoon. As a
result, critical fire weather conditions continue before improving
around sunset Saturday evening.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
