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...Sheridan County, Wyoming.

WHEN...Through 1 PM Tuesday

IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from the Elk Fire in the northern Bighorn
Mountains and wildfires in Idaho.

HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends 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/

Billings, MT

Air Quality Alert issued October 7 at 11:24AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Weather conditions were slowly improving across the area as
humidities rise above 20 percent and winds decreasing as sunset
approaches. The Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire.

Red Flag Warning issued October 5 at 6:00PM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

The threat of high winds has ended with winds expected to continue
to diminish through the evening.

High Wind Warning issued October 5 at 5:50PM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, and Northern Rosebud.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds may cause tree and power line damage resulting in
power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued October 5 at 11:58AM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Wind gusts will remain near or below 45 mph this afternoon.  So, the
High Wind Warning will expire at Noon MDT today.

High Wind Warning issued October 5 at 11:58AM MDT until October 5 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* IMPACTS: Low humidities and strong gusty winds will create
erratic fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284.
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125...126...127
128...129.
In Southeast MT Fire Zones...130...131...132.
In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell...Wheatland.
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie.
In Northwest SD...Harding.
In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater
Sweet Grass...Yellowstone.
In Southeast MT...Carter...Custer...Fallon...Powder River
Rosebud...Treasure.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.

* WIND: West to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.
The strongest winds will occur early this morning. Expect winds
to become light around sunset this evening.

* HUMIDITY: Minimums of 15 to 25 percent today.

Red Flag Warning issued October 5 at 2:34AM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60
mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Winds may cause tree and power line damage resulting in
power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Sudden strong crosswinds will make travel
difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.

High Wind Warning issued October 5 at 1:54AM MDT until October 5 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, and Northern Rosebud.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds may cause tree and power line damage resulting in
power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected overnight,
diminishing some around sunrise. Winds will increase again late
morning into this afternoon, with occasional gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

High Wind Warning issued October 5 at 1:54AM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

The Wind Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

The Wind Advisory has been cancelled.

A strong cold front is moving into the area from the northwest.
Along and behind the front expect strong wind gusts to 35 to 55 mph,
with locally stronger gusts possible. Wind direction will change
sharply from the west to the north-northwest as the front moves
through.

The cold front and strong winds are expected to arrive in the
Parkman and Dayton Wyoming vicinity around 130 AM MDT, and into
Sheridan Wyoming before 2 AM MDT.

Expect blowing dust and debris along with sudden strong crosswinds
for those traveling overnight. Smoke from the Elk fire will likely
intensify as the front arrives, and may significantly impact
visibility including along portions of I-90 from Ranchester south to
the county line.

Locations impacted include...
Sheridan, Ranchester, Dayton, Big Horn, Clearmont, Leiter, Wyola,
Parkman, Tongue River Reservoir, Banner, Moorhead, Arvada, Story,
Ucross, and Crow Indian Reservation.

Special Weather Statement issued October 5 at 12:43AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

A strong cold front is moving into the area from the northwest.
Along and behind the front expect strong wind gusts to 35 to 55 mph,
with locally stronger gusts possible. These strong wind gusts will
last through the early morning hours.

Expect blowing dust and debris along with sudden strong crosswinds
for those traveling overnight.

Locations impacted include...
Miles City, Colstrip, Baker, Broadus, Ekalaka, Lame Deer, Ridgeway,
Volborg, Ashland, Busby, Biddle, Alzada, Rosebud, Plevna, Birney,
Ismay, Locate, Westmore, Boyes, and Mill Iron.

Special Weather Statement issued October 5 at 12:20AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

A strong cold front is moving into the area from the northwest.
Along and behind the front expect strong wind gusts to 35 to 55 mph,
with locally stronger gusts possible. These strong wind gusts will
last through at least sunrise.

Expect blowing dust and debris along with sudden strong crosswinds
for those traveling overnight.

Locations impacted include...
Billings, Hardin, Roundup, Forsyth, Hysham, Custer, Laurel, Joliet,
Fromberg, Lodge Grass, Melstone, Lockwood, Worden, Fort Smith, Crow
Agency, Huntley, Pryor, Shepherd, Billings Heights, and Billings West
End.

Special Weather Statement issued October 4 at 11:18PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Winds may cause tree and power line damage resulting in
power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Sudden strong crosswinds will make travel
difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timberpossible.possible.
through Judith Gap.

High Wind Warning issued October 4 at 11:05PM MDT until October 5 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph,
turning northwest behind late night cold front.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Strong
crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from
Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills.
Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread. Use caution
not to create a spark.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expect during the
advisory, but winds will remain gusty through Saturday afternoon.

Wind Advisory issued October 4 at 11:05PM MDT until October 5 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, and Northern Rosebud.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Winds may cause tree and power line damage resulting in
power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued October 4 at 11:05PM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Winds may cause tree and power line damage resulting in
power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Sudden strong crosswinds will make travel
difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.

High Wind Warning issued October 4 at 7:39PM MDT until October 5 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
occuring.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Strong
crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from
Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills.
Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread. Use caution
not to create a spark.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expect during the
advisory, but winds will remain elevated through Saturday
afternoon.

Wind Advisory issued October 4 at 7:39PM MDT until October 5 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph
possible.

* WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, and Northern Rosebud.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Winds may cause tree and power line damage resulting in
power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected overnight
with a frontal passage.

High Wind Warning issued October 4 at 7:39PM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Billings MT on this developing situation.

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Winds may cause tree and power line damage resulting in
power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Sudden strong crosswinds will make travel
difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.
Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread. Use caution
with any burning activities.

High Wind Warning issued October 4 at 1:30PM MDT until October 5 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph
possible.

* WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, and Northern Rosebud.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Winds may cause tree and power line damage resulting in
power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.

High Wind Watch issued October 4 at 1:30PM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
occuring.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Strong
crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from
Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills.
Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread. Use caution
not to create a spark.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to subside below advisory
levels once the cold front passes late tonight.

Wind Advisory issued October 4 at 1:30PM MDT until October 5 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT
Saturday. 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 new fire starts.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In Southeast MT Fire Zones...130...131...132.
In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Northwest SD...Harding.
In South Central MT...Big Horn.
In Southeast MT...Carter...Custer...Fallon...Powder River
Rosebud...Treasure.

* COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives late tonight, bringing a
shift from southwest to strong west to northwest winds.

* WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 22 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Up to 71.

Red Flag Warning issued October 4 at 11:18AM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* 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 Zones...274...284.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie.

* COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives late tonight, bringing a
shift from southwest to strong west to northwest winds.

* WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Up to 85.

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Billings MT on this developing situation.

* 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...126...127
128...129.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell...Wheatland.
In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater
Sweet Grass...Yellowstone.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.

* COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives tonight, bringing a shift
from southwest to strong west to northwest winds.

* WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Up to 86.

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...Sheridan County, Wyoming.

WHEN...through 1 PM Monday.

IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from the Elk Fire in the northern Bighorn
Mountains.

HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends 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/

Air Quality Alert issued October 4 at 10:32AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Fire Weather
Watch...which is in effect from late tonight through Saturday
afternoon.

* IMPACTS: Lower humidities, strong gusty winds, and wind shift
with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In Southeast MT Fire Zones...130...131...132.
In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Northwest SD...Harding.
In South Central MT...Big Horn.
In Southeast MT...Carter...Custer...Fallon...Powder River
Rosebud...Treasure.

* COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives late tonight, bringing a
shift from southwest to strong west to northwest winds.

* WIND: West to northwest 25 to 40 mph winds with gusts of 45 to 60
mph possible along and behind the front.

* HUMIDITY: Poor recoveries tonight. Minimums of 15 to 25 percent
Saturday.

* TEMPERATURES: Mid 60s Saturday.

Fire Weather Watch issued October 4 at 2:33AM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* 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 Zones...274...284.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie.

* COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives late tonight, bringing a
shift from southwest to strong west to northwest winds.

* WIND: Southwest gusts to 25 mph today, increasing to around 40
mph tonight. Locally stronger wind gusts possible in the Bighorn
mountains and along the eastern slopes. Northwest winds will
gust 30 to 40 mph through much of the day Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: Minimums of 10 to 20 percent today, followed by a poor
recovery tonight. Minimums of 15 to 25 percent on Saturday.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid to upper 80s today, cooling to
around 70 for Saturday. For the Bighorn Mountains...highs in the
60s to lower 70s today, falling into the 50s Saturday.

Red Flag Warning issued October 4 at 2:33AM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* 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...126...127
128...129.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell...Wheatland.
In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater
Sweet Grass...Yellowstone.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.

* COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives tonight, bringing a shift
from southwest to strong west to northwest winds.

* WIND: Southwest gusts 20 to 30 mph this afternoon, with gusts of
50 to 60 mph along the western foothills (Livingston, Nye, Big
Timber) by late this afternoon and evening. West to northwest
winds gusting 40 to 55 mph are expected along and just behind the
frontal passage late tonight into Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: Minimums of 10 to 20 percent today, followed by a poor
recovery tonight. Minimums of 15 to 25 percent on Saturday.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 80s today, cooling into the 60s to
lower 70s for Saturday.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.

* WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, and Northern Rosebud.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may cause tree and power line damage
resulting in power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Watch issued October 4 at 2:15AM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may cause tree and power line damage
resulting in power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. Sudden strong crosswinds will make
travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith
Gap. Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread. Use
caution with any burning activities.

High Wind Warning issued October 4 at 2:15AM MDT until October 5 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Strong
crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from
Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills.
Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread. Use caution
not to create a spark.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to subside below advisory
levels once the cold front passes late tonight.

Wind Advisory issued October 4 at 2:15AM MDT until October 5 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from noon Friday to 6 PM MDT
Saturday. 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.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie.

* COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives Friday night, bringing a shift
from southwest to strong west to northwest winds.

* WIND: Southwest gusts to 25 mph Friday, increasing to around 40
mph Friday night. Locally stronger wind gusts possible in the
Bighorn mountains and along the eastern slopes. Northwest winds
will gust 30 to 40 mph through much of the day Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: Minimums of 10 to 15 percent Friday, followed by a poor
recovery Friday night. Minimums of 15 to 25 percent on Saturday.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid to upper 80s Friday, cooling to
around 70 for Saturday. For the Bighorn Mountains...highs in the
60s to lower 70s Friday, falling into the 50s Saturday.

Red Flag Warning issued October 3 at 5:36PM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from noon Friday to 6 PM MDT Saturday.
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.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125...126...127
128...129.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell...Wheatland.
In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater
Sweet Grass...Yellowstone.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.

* COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives Friday night, bringing a shift
from southwest to strong west to northwest winds.

* WIND: Southwest gusts 20 to 30 mph Friday afternoon, with gusts
of 50 to 60 mph along the western foothills (Livingston, Nye, Big
Timber) by late Friday afternoon and evening. West to northwest
winds gusting 45 to 55 mph are expected along and just behind the
frontal passage late Friday night into Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: Minimums of 10 to 15 percent Friday, followed by a poor
recovery Friday night. Minimums of 15 to 25 percent on Saturday.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 80s Friday, cooling into the 60s to
lower 70s for Saturday.

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with up to around 60
mph possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds could make travel difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.

High Wind Watch issued October 3 at 1:56PM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to midnight MDT Friday Night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Strong
crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from
Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills.
Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread. Use caution
not to create a spark.

Wind Advisory issued October 3 at 1:56PM MDT until October 5 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60
mph possible.

* WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, and Northern Rosebud.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds could make travel difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a dry cold front may create
erratic fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284.
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125...126...127
128...129.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell...Wheatland.
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie.
In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater
Sweet Grass...Yellowstone.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.

* COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives Friday night, bringing a
shift from southwest to strong west to northwest winds.

* WIND: Southwest gusts 15 to 30 mph Friday afternoon, locally
stronger along the western foothills (Livingston, Big Timber,
Harlowton) where gusts are expected to exceed 50 mph by Friday
evening. West to northwest winds gusting 45 to 55 mph are
expected along and just behind the frontal passage late Friday
night into Saturday morning.

* HUMIDITY: Minimums of 10 to 15 percent Friday, followed by a poor
recovery Friday night. Minimums of 15 to 25 percent on Saturday.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower to mid 80s Friday, cooling into
the 60s to lower 70s for Saturday.

Fire Weather Watch issued October 3 at 12:56PM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

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...Sheridan County, Wyoming.

WHEN...Through 1 PM Friday October 4th

IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from the Elk Fire in the northern Bighorn
Mountains.

HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends 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/

Air Quality Alert issued October 3 at 11:37AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Fire Weather
Watch...which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday
afternoon.

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a dry cold front will create
erratic fire behavior and fire control problems.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie.

* COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives Friday night, bringing a
shift from southwest to strong west to northwest winds.

* WIND: West to southwest gusts to 20 mph Friday, increasing to
around 35 mph Friday night. Locally stronger wind gusts possible
in the Bighorn mountains. Northwest gusts around 25 mph are
forecast through the day Saturday.

* HUMIDITY: Minimums of 10 to 15 percent Friday, followed by a poor
recovery Friday night. Minimums of 15 to 25 percent on Saturday.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 80s Friday, cooling to around 70
for Saturday. For the Bighorn Mountains...highs in the 60s Friday
falling into the 50s Saturday.

Fire Weather Watch issued October 3 at 2:54AM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a dry cold front will create
erratic fire behavior and new fire starts.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125...126...127
128...129.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell...Wheatland.
In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater
Sweet Grass...Yellowstone.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.

* COLD FRONT: Arrives Friday night, bringing a shift from
southwest to strong west to northwest winds.

* WIND: Southwest gusts 20 to 35 mph in the afternoon and evening,
locally stronger along the western foothills where gusts are
expected to exceed 50 mph by Friday evening. West to northwest
winds gusting near 50 mph are expected behind the frontal passage
late Friday night through Saturday morning.

* HUMIDITY: Minimums of 10 to 15 percent Friday, followed by a poor
recovery Friday night. Minimums of 15 to 25 percent on Saturday.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower to mid 80s Friday, cooling into
the 60s to lower 70s for Saturday.

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60
mph possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds could make travel difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.

High Wind Watch issued October 3 at 2:52AM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60
mph possible.

* WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, and Northern Rosebud.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds could make travel difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.

The Red Flag Warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

The Red Flag Warning has been cancelled.

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Fire Weather
Watch...which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday
afternoon.

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front may create erratic
fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125...126...127
128...129.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell...Wheatland.
In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater
Sweet Grass...Yellowstone.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.

* COLD FRONT: Arrives Friday night, bringing a shift from southwest
to strong west to northwest winds.

* WIND: Southwest 20 to 35 mph in the afternoon and evening,
strongest along the western foothills where gusts are expected to
exceed 50 mph by Friday evening. West to northwest winds gusting
near 50 mph are expected behind the frontal passage late Friday
night through Saturday morning.

* HUMIDITY: Minimums of 10 to 15 percent Friday, followed by a poor
recovery Friday night. Minimums of 15 to 25 percent on Saturday.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower to mid 80s Friday, cooling to
the 60s for Saturday.

Fire Weather Watch issued October 2 at 7:07PM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a front will create erratic fire
behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Northwest SD...Harding.
In Southeast MT...Carter...Fallon.

* WIND TODAY: North to NorthWest 5 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph
early, shifting to northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.

* COLD FRONT: Tracking north to south shifting winds from the
north/northwest to east/northeast.

* HUMIDITY: 15-20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: in the 70s.

Red Flag Warning issued October 2 at 2:39PM MDT until October 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* 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 Southeast MT Fire Zone...131.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In North Central WY...Sheridan.
In South Central MT...Big Horn.
In Southeast MT...Powder River...Rosebud...Treasure.

* COLD FRONT: North to northwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph
early, shifting to northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.

* WIND: North 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* HUMIDITY: 15 to 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Up to 80.

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...Sheridan County, Wyoming.

WHEN...Through 1 PM Thursday October 3rd

IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from the Elk Fire in the northern Bighorn
Mountains.

HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends 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/

Air Quality Alert issued October 2 at 12:06PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
occurring.

* WHERE...Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM MDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the
Beartooth Foothills.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will subside as a cold front moves
through this morning.

Wind Advisory issued October 2 at 1:42AM MDT until October 2 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic
fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Northwest SD...Harding.
In Southeast MT...Carter...Fallon.

* WIND TODAY: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph early,
shifting to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph by mid-
morning.

* COLD FRONT: Arrives later this morning, shifting winds from the
west to northwest.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 17 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Up to 75.

Red Flag Warning issued October 2 at 1:27AM MDT until October 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* 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 Southeast MT Fire Zone...131.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In North Central WY...Sheridan.
In South Central MT...Big Horn.
In Southeast MT...Powder River...Rosebud...Treasure.

* COLD FRONT: Arrives by mid-morning, shifting winds from the west
to northwest.

* WIND: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, shifting to
northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph by mid-morning.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Up to 78.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
occurring.

* WHERE...Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the
Beartooth Foothills.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will subside as a cold front moves
through Tuesday morning.

Wind Advisory issued October 1 at 8:22PM MDT until October 2 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic
fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Northwest SD...Harding.
In Southeast MT...Carter...Fallon.

* WIND TODAY: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.

* COLD FRONT: Arrives Wednesday morning, shifting winds from the
southwest to northwest. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph gusting to
30 mph behind the front.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent today. A poor recovery tonight,
then minimums of 15 to 20 percent Wednesday.

* TEMPERATURES: Mid to upper 70s today, and lower to mid 70s
Wednesday.

Red Flag Warning issued October 1 at 1:11PM MDT until October 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.

* 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 Southeast MT Fire Zone...131.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In North Central WY...Sheridan.
In South Central MT...Big Horn.
In Southeast MT...Powder River...Rosebud...Treasure.

* COLD FRONT: Arrives Wednesday morning, shifting winds from the
southwest to northwest.

* WIND: Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph behind the
cold front.

* HUMIDITY: Poor recovery tonight, then minimums of 14 to 19
percent Wednesday.

* TEMPERATURES: Mid to upper 70s.

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...Sheridan County, Wyoming.

WHEN...Through 1 PM Wednesday October 2nd.

IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from the Elk Fire in the northern Bighorn
Mountains, and other fires in western Wyoming.

HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends 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/

Air Quality Alert issued October 1 at 11:32AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT
this evening.

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and
strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Northwest SD...Harding.
In Southeast MT...Carter...Fallon.

* WIND: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Up to 75.

Red Flag Warning issued October 1 at 1:48AM MDT until October 1 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

EVIBYZ

THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
SHERIDAN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.

The Bighorn National Forest Closure Order has been issued. The
northern portion of the Tongue Ranger District north of highways
14 and 14 a to the Montana State Line is closed. This order is
being put in place to protect firefighter and visitor safety. If
you are in the effected area please leave now. This includes all
campers and hunters in the affected areas of the Bighorn National
Forest. Highway 14 between Burgess Junction and Dayton is now
closed.

Evacuation - Immediate issued September 30 at 1:26PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

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...Sheridan County, Wyoming.

WHEN...Through 1 PM Tuesday, October 1st.

IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from the Elk Fire in the northern Bighorn
Mountains, and other fires in western Wyoming.

HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends 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/

Air Quality Alert issued September 30 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

At 1030 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers and thunderstorms
along a line extending from 10 miles south of Medora to 20 miles
southeast of Broadus. Movement was east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Baker, Ekalaka, Ridgeway, Alzada, Ollie, Willard, Mill Iron, Webster,
Hammond, Medicine Rocks State Park, Belltower, Capitol, Albion, and
Boyes.

Special Weather Statement issued September 29 at 10:31PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

The risk of erratic fire behavior has decreased this evening as
temperatures and winds have decreased and humidities have risen.
However, a cold front passage late this evening will still impact
any ongoing fires in the region.

Red Flag Warning issued September 29 at 7:58PM MDT until September 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and
strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zone...274.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In North Central WY...Sheridan.

* WIND: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 8 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: 90-100 degrees.

Red Flag Warning issued September 29 at 1:26PM MDT until September 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT
this evening.

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and
strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zone...274.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In North Central WY...Sheridan.

* WIND: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 8 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: 90-100 degrees.

Red Flag Warning issued September 29 at 2:05AM MDT until September 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* 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 Southeast MT Fire Zone...131.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In North Central WY...Sheridan.
In South Central MT...Big Horn.
In Southeast MT...Powder River...Rosebud...Treasure.

* COLD FRONT: A cold front arrives this morning, bringing a shift
in winds from southwest to northwest.

* WIND TODAY: Southwest 10 to 15 mph early, shifting to the
northwest with gusts to 30 mph in the late morning and afternoon.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs 85 to 90.

Red Flag Warning issued September 26 at 4:48AM MDT until September 26 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic
fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Northwest SD...Harding.
In Southeast MT...Carter...Fallon.

* COLD FRONT: A cold front arrives this morning, bringing a shift
in winds from southwest to northwest.

* WIND: Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 15 to 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs 85 to 90.

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, hot 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 Southeast MT Fire Zone...131.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In North Central WY...Sheridan.
In South Central MT...Big Horn.
In Southeast MT...Powder River...Rosebud...Treasure.

* COLD FRONT: A cold front arrives Thursday morning, bringing a
shift in winds from southwest to northwest.

* WIND TODAY: South 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.

* WIND THURSDAY: Southwest 10 to 15 mph early, shifting to the
northwest with gusts to 30 mph in the late morning and afternoon.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 percent today, followed by a poor recovery
tonight. Minimum humidity Thursday of 14 to 20 percent, driest
south.

* TEMPERATURES: Lower to mid 90s today, upper 80s to lower 90s
Thursday.

Red Flag Warning issued September 25 at 1:17PM MDT until September 26 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, hot temperatures, strong gusty winds,
and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire
behavior and new fire starts.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Northwest SD...Harding.
In Southeast MT...Carter...Fallon.

* COLD FRONT: A cold front arrives Thursday morning, bringing a
shift in winds from southwest to northwest.

* WIND: Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph behind the
cold frontal passage.

* HUMIDITY: Minimums of 15 to 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Highs of 85 to 90.

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, hot temperatures, and strong gusty
winds will create erratic fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zone...274.
In Southeast MT Fire Zone...131.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In North Central WY...Sheridan.
In South Central MT...Big Horn.
In Southeast MT...Powder River...Rosebud...Treasure.

* WIND: Southeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts near 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: in the mid 90s.

NWS Billings, MT

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