...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EAST BEAVERHEAD...
.Strong southwest winds will develop Wednesday as a cold front tracks eastward and stalls along the Continental Divide. Winds will peak each afternoon and early evening. Winds will remain elevated Wednesday night, especially across midslopes and ridgetops, with poor humidity recoveries.
The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from noon Wednesday to 8 PM MDT Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 111.
* TIMING...From noon Wednesday to 8 PM MDT Thursday.
* WINDS...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 20 to 30 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.
Make and maintain your go kit. Is it ready to go? Are there any materials you need to refresh? Visit
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A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
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