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Home Return to list Fire Weather Warning 0001 Issued by the Billings Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-24 13:11:23
919
WWUS85 KBYZ 241810
RFWBYZ
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1210 PM MDT Tue Mar 24 2026
MTZ123>125-251815-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.FW.A.0001.260325T1800Z-260326T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.FW.W.0001.260325T1800Z-260326T0300Z/
Gallatin National Forest-Wheatland County/Sweet Grass County-
Stillwater County-
1210 PM MDT Tue Mar 24 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create
erratic fire behavior and the potential for new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125. For Zone
123, the worst conditions will impact the lower elevations
where grasses remain dead or dry.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Wheatland.
In South Central MT...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.
* COLD FRONT: The front will move in from the north, with passage
timing forecast between 3 PM and 9 PM MDT Wednesday. Expect the
districts along the Beartooth Foothills to see frontal arrival
the latest. This will bring an end to the gusty conditions and
shift winds from the west to the north-northeast. Light showers
are possible behind the front, although the chance of a wetting
rain is low.
* WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Strongest from
Livingston to Big Timber and north through Harlowton.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 75 degrees.
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.
&&
$$
MTZ126>129-WYZ274-251815-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.FW.A.0001.260325T1800Z-260326T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.FW.W.0001.260325T1800Z-260326T0300Z/
Beartooth Ranger District Custer National Forest-
Golden Valley County/Musselshell county-Yellowstone County-
Crow Indian Reservation/Bighorn Canyon Rec Area-Sheridan County-
1210 PM MDT Tue Mar 24 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create
erratic fire behavior and the potential for new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zone...274.
In South Central MT Fire Zones...126...127...128...129.
For Zones 126, 127, and 129, the worst conditions will
impact the lower elevations where grasses remain dead or dry.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell.
In North Central WY...Sheridan.
In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater
Sweet Grass...Yellowstone.
* COLD FRONT: The front will move in from the north, with passage
timing forecast between 3 PM and 9 PM MDT Wednesday. Expect the
the southern districts to see frontal arrival latest. This will
bring an end to the gusty conditions and shift winds from the
west to the north-northeast. Light showers are possible behind
the front, although the chance of a wetting rain is low.
* WIND: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent. In Sheridan County, as low as
8 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 82 degrees.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
http://weather.gov/Billings
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-24 13:11:23
919
WWUS85 KBYZ 241810
RFWBYZ
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1210 PM MDT Tue Mar 24 2026
MTZ123>125-251815-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.FW.A.0001.260325T1800Z-260326T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.FW.W.0001.260325T1800Z-260326T0300Z/
Gallatin National Forest-Wheatland County/Sweet Grass County-
Stillwater County-
1210 PM MDT Tue Mar 24 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create
erratic fire behavior and the potential for new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125. For Zone
123, the worst conditions will impact the lower elevations
where grasses remain dead or dry.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Wheatland.
In South Central MT...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.
* COLD FRONT: The front will move in from the north, with passage
timing forecast between 3 PM and 9 PM MDT Wednesday. Expect the
districts along the Beartooth Foothills to see frontal arrival
the latest. This will bring an end to the gusty conditions and
shift winds from the west to the north-northeast. Light showers
are possible behind the front, although the chance of a wetting
rain is low.
* WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Strongest from
Livingston to Big Timber and north through Harlowton.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 75 degrees.
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.
&&
$$
MTZ126>129-WYZ274-251815-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.FW.A.0001.260325T1800Z-260326T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.FW.W.0001.260325T1800Z-260326T0300Z/
Beartooth Ranger District Custer National Forest-
Golden Valley County/Musselshell county-Yellowstone County-
Crow Indian Reservation/Bighorn Canyon Rec Area-Sheridan County-
1210 PM MDT Tue Mar 24 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create
erratic fire behavior and the potential for new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zone...274.
In South Central MT Fire Zones...126...127...128...129.
For Zones 126, 127, and 129, the worst conditions will
impact the lower elevations where grasses remain dead or dry.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell.
In North Central WY...Sheridan.
In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater
Sweet Grass...Yellowstone.
* COLD FRONT: The front will move in from the north, with passage
timing forecast between 3 PM and 9 PM MDT Wednesday. Expect the
the southern districts to see frontal arrival latest. This will
bring an end to the gusty conditions and shift winds from the
west to the north-northeast. Light showers are possible behind
the front, although the chance of a wetting rain is low.
* WIND: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent. In Sheridan County, as low as
8 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 82 degrees.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
http://weather.gov/Billings
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-25 01:53:45
902
WWUS85 KBYZ 250653
RFWBYZ
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1253 AM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026
MTZ123>125-260300-
/O.CON.KBYZ.FW.W.0001.260325T1800Z-260326T0300Z/
Gallatin National Forest-Wheatland County/Sweet Grass County-
Stillwater County-
1253 AM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create
erratic fire behavior and new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Wheatland.
In South Central MT...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.
* COLD FRONT: Late afternoon into this evening.
* WIND: West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Shifting to the
north with gusts to 40 mph behind the front.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 75 degrees.
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.
&&
$$
MTZ126>129-WYZ274-260300-
/O.CON.KBYZ.FW.W.0001.260325T1800Z-260326T0300Z/
Beartooth Ranger District Custer National Forest-
Golden Valley County/Musselshell county-Yellowstone County-
Crow Indian Reservation/Bighorn Canyon Rec Area-Sheridan County-
1253 AM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create
erratic fire behavior and new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zone...274.
In South Central MT Fire Zones...126...127...128...129.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell.
In North Central WY...Sheridan.
In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater
Sweet Grass...Yellowstone.
* COLD FRONT: Late afternoon into this evening.
* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Shifting to the
north with gusts to 40 mph behind the front.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 83 degrees.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
http://weather.gov/Billings
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-25 01:53:45
902
WWUS85 KBYZ 250653
RFWBYZ
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1253 AM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026
MTZ123>125-260300-
/O.CON.KBYZ.FW.W.0001.260325T1800Z-260326T0300Z/
Gallatin National Forest-Wheatland County/Sweet Grass County-
Stillwater County-
1253 AM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create
erratic fire behavior and new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Wheatland.
In South Central MT...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.
* COLD FRONT: Late afternoon into this evening.
* WIND: West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Shifting to the
north with gusts to 40 mph behind the front.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 75 degrees.
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.
&&
$$
MTZ126>129-WYZ274-260300-
/O.CON.KBYZ.FW.W.0001.260325T1800Z-260326T0300Z/
Beartooth Ranger District Custer National Forest-
Golden Valley County/Musselshell county-Yellowstone County-
Crow Indian Reservation/Bighorn Canyon Rec Area-Sheridan County-
1253 AM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create
erratic fire behavior and new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zone...274.
In South Central MT Fire Zones...126...127...128...129.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell.
In North Central WY...Sheridan.
In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater
Sweet Grass...Yellowstone.
* COLD FRONT: Late afternoon into this evening.
* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Shifting to the
north with gusts to 40 mph behind the front.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 83 degrees.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
http://weather.gov/Billings
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-25 12:57:24
670
WWUS85 KBYZ 251757
RFWBYZ
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1157 AM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026
MTZ123>125-260300-
/O.CON.KBYZ.FW.W.0001.260325T1800Z-260326T0300Z/
Gallatin National Forest-Wheatland County/Sweet Grass County-
Stillwater County-
1157 AM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic
fire behavior.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Wheatland.
In South Central MT...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.
* COLD FRONT: Late afternoon into this evening.
* WIND: West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Shifting to the
north with gusts to 40 mph behind the front.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 75 degrees.
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.
&&
$$
MTZ126>129-WYZ274-260300-
/O.CON.KBYZ.FW.W.0001.260325T1800Z-260326T0300Z/
Beartooth Ranger District Custer National Forest-
Golden Valley County/Musselshell county-Yellowstone County-
Crow Indian Reservation/Bighorn Canyon Rec Area-Sheridan County-
1157 AM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic
fire behavior.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zone...274.
In South Central MT Fire Zones...126...127...128...129.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell.
In North Central WY...Sheridan.
In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater
Sweet Grass...Yellowstone.
* COLD FRONT: Late afternoon into this evening.
* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Shifting to the
north with gusts to 40 mph behind the front.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent. As low as 8 percent in Sheridan
county.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 83.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
http://weather.gov/Billings
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-25 12:57:24
670
WWUS85 KBYZ 251757
RFWBYZ
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1157 AM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026
MTZ123>125-260300-
/O.CON.KBYZ.FW.W.0001.260325T1800Z-260326T0300Z/
Gallatin National Forest-Wheatland County/Sweet Grass County-
Stillwater County-
1157 AM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic
fire behavior.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Wheatland.
In South Central MT...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.
* COLD FRONT: Late afternoon into this evening.
* WIND: West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Shifting to the
north with gusts to 40 mph behind the front.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 75 degrees.
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.
&&
$$
MTZ126>129-WYZ274-260300-
/O.CON.KBYZ.FW.W.0001.260325T1800Z-260326T0300Z/
Beartooth Ranger District Custer National Forest-
Golden Valley County/Musselshell county-Yellowstone County-
Crow Indian Reservation/Bighorn Canyon Rec Area-Sheridan County-
1157 AM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic
fire behavior.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zone...274.
In South Central MT Fire Zones...126...127...128...129.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell.
In North Central WY...Sheridan.
In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater
Sweet Grass...Yellowstone.
* COLD FRONT: Late afternoon into this evening.
* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Shifting to the
north with gusts to 40 mph behind the front.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent. As low as 8 percent in Sheridan
county.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 83.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
http://weather.gov/Billings
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-25 20:33:38 480 WWUS85 KBYZ 260133 RFWBYZ URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 733 PM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026 MTZ123>128-260245- /O.CAN.KBYZ.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260326T0300Z/ Gallatin National Forest-Wheatland County/Sweet Grass County- Stillwater County-Beartooth Ranger District Custer National Forest- Golden Valley County/Musselshell county-Yellowstone County- 733 PM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Billings has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. Winds have been decreasing and relative humidity is increasing. Widespread critical fire weather conditions are no longer expected. $$ MTZ129-WYZ274-260300- /O.CON.KBYZ.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260326T0300Z/ Crow Indian Reservation/Bighorn Canyon Rec Area-Sheridan County- 733 PM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zone...274. In South Central MT Fire Zone...129. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In North Central WY...Sheridan. In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Yellowstone. * COLD FRONT: Into this evening. * WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Shifting to the north with gusts to 40 mph behind the front. * HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 83. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ http://weather.gov/Billings Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-03-25 20:33:38 480 WWUS85 KBYZ 260133 RFWBYZ URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 733 PM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026 MTZ123>128-260245- /O.CAN.KBYZ.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260326T0300Z/ Gallatin National Forest-Wheatland County/Sweet Grass County- Stillwater County-Beartooth Ranger District Custer National Forest- Golden Valley County/Musselshell county-Yellowstone County- 733 PM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Billings has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. Winds have been decreasing and relative humidity is increasing. Widespread critical fire weather conditions are no longer expected. $$ MTZ129-WYZ274-260300- /O.CON.KBYZ.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260326T0300Z/ Crow Indian Reservation/Bighorn Canyon Rec Area-Sheridan County- 733 PM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zone...274. In South Central MT Fire Zone...129. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In North Central WY...Sheridan. In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Yellowstone. * COLD FRONT: Into this evening. * WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Shifting to the north with gusts to 40 mph behind the front. * HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 83. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ http://weather.gov/Billings Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-03-25 21:57:41 202 WWUS85 KBYZ 260257 RFWBYZ URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 857 PM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026 MTZ129-WYZ274-260400- /O.EXP.KBYZ.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260326T0300Z/ Crow Indian Reservation/Bighorn Canyon Rec Area-Sheridan County- 857 PM MDT Wed Mar 25 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... Relative humidity values are gradually increasing this evening. While periods of breezy northerly winds will continue to move through the area overnight, widespread critical fire weather conditions are no longer expected. $$ http://weather.gov/Billings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||