Red Flag Warning Issued for Southeast MT and Northwest SD
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NWS Billings MT has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday for fire zone 133 due to low humidity, warm temperatures, and strong winds.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Montana and Northwest South Dakota
- Issued
- September 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Billings MT
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Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Billings MT. The alert is effective from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Sioux Ranger District Custer National Forest in Fire Zone 133, including Southeast MT and Northwest SD. Affected counties are Carter and Fallon in Southeast Montana, and Harding in Northwest South Dakota.
What You Should Do
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. Residents should prepare accordingly.
Expected Conditions
Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior. Winds will be west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Humidity will be as low as 12 percent. Temperatures will reach up to 90.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
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