Montana Warnings, Watches & Advisories
Data updated: Sep 11, 2026 6:07 PM (UTC).
2 alert(s), ordered by priority. All alerts are listed, including additional alerts for the same county. Areas can include forecast zones or only part of a county.
Times use the UTC offset supplied by NWS. Expected end and bulletin expiration are shown separately when available. The map and this list may update at different times.
| County / affected area | Alert | Description & actions | Starts | Ends / expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison River Valley | High Wind WatchSeverity: Severe | * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Madison River Valley. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread powe... Full details & instructions* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Madison River Valley. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. What to do: Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Issued by: NWS Great Falls MT | Sep 13, 2026 12:00 PM (UTC-06:00) | Sep 13, 2026 9:00 PM (UTC-06:00)Bulletin expires: Sep 12, 2026 2:45 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Eastern Beaverhead National Forest | Fire Weather WatchSeverity: Severe | ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EAST BEAVERHEAD... The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a Fire Weather Watch. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire We... Full details & instructions...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EAST BEAVERHEAD... The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a Fire Weather Watch. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 111. * TIMING...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 15 to 25 percent. * Strongest winds and lowest RH will be across the southern half of the zone. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. What to do: Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Fire Weather Watch. Issued by: NWS Missoula MT | Sep 13, 2026 12:00 PM (UTC-06:00) | Sep 13, 2026 8:00 PM (UTC-06:00)Bulletin expires: Sep 12, 2026 1:00 PM (UTC-06:00) |