The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Missoula MT on this developing situation.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly.
The National Weather Service in Missoula has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 111 East Beaverhead below 7500 feet.. * TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly.