High Wind Watch from THU 3:00 PM MDT until FRI 3:00 AM MDT
Weather Alert
.RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT THURSDAY.
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning.which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Thursday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. IMPACTS: Low humidities, hot temperatures, strong gusty winds,
and a 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.127.128.129.
In Southeast MT Fire Zones.130.131.132.
In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone.133.
A New Movie is Set to Start Filming in and Around Missoula
The surge continues for television and movies being filmed around Montana.
Yellowstone has been the talk of the town for the last year - and even last week they were posting on Facebook about looking for extras for some scenes that are filming this month. We ve had stories recently about Alec Baldwin spending some time in Billings as he worked on a new movie, and a Robert Duvall movie filming in the state. We ve even had a new production studio recently open in Missoula - and it looks pretty cool!
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Wet conditions can keep wildfire risks low in the moment, but one agency tells Montana Right Now they may also lead to burn hazards long term.