* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Southeast MT Fire Zones...130...132. In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133. The most critical areas exist mainly along and north of Interstate 94 and US Highway 12. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Northwest SD...Harding. In Southeast MT...Carter...Custer...Fallon...Rosebud...Treasure. * COLD FRONT: A cold front will shift winds from the south to the northwest during the day Monday. * WIND: Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 83 degrees.
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.