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High Wind Watch
Issued: 6:47 PM May. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Southwestern Montana along and south of Interstate 90, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday afternoon there will also be isolated thunderstorms in these areas that will bring wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the watch period. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 4:38 PM May. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 110 and 111. * TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 14 to 24 percent. * STORMS...Scattered thunderstorms causing outflow winds up to 70 mph and dry lightning. * 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. &&
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