Gardiner, MT Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON 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...All of Western and Central Wyoming

* WHEN...Now through Noon Monday.

* IMPACTS...Smoke from western United States wildfires continues to
be observed across much of western 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/.

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...285...288...289...300.
In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...281...282...287.
In Northwest WY Fire Zones...140...286.
In Southwest WY Fire Zones...277...279.
In West Central WY Fire Zone....278.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Johnson...Park
Washakie.
In Northwest WY...Yellowstone National Park.
In Southwest WY...Sweetwater...Uinta.
In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause
erratic fire behavior.

* WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 7 percent. Humidity recovery will be poor
tonight.

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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...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT...

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air
quality alert for Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Flathead,
Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln,
Madison, Mineral, Park, Silver Bow, Missoula, Ravalli, Sanders
counties in effect until 9AM on 08/09/2026
An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending
upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air
Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near
future.

Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke

As of 7AM on 08/08/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls and
Dillon are Unhealthy.

As of 7AM on 08/08/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Cut
Bank, Frenchtown, Great Falls, Hamilton and Libby are Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups.

As of 7AM on 08/08/2026, particulate levels in Helena, Lewistown,
Missoula, Sleeping Giant and Thompson Falls are Moderate.

When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials
recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly,
and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should
limit prolonged exertion.

When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local
health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart
disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion.

When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials
recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing
prolonged or heavy exertion.

For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental
Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us