Severe Wildfire ● Closed

Red Flag Warning issued September 9 at 9:59AM MDT until September 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: Sep 19, 2026 United States
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...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY DUE TO
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EAST BEAVERHEAD...

The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a Red Flag
Warning.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 111.

* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionEastern Beaverhead National Forest
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-09-09T18:00:00-06:00

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About this location

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Area as the agency stated it: Eastern Beaverhead National Forest

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What to do

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