Alert archive / Montana / Red Flag Warnings in 2011
Red Flag Warning 13, NWS Great Falls, MT
NWS Great Falls, MT issued this red flag warning at Sep 27, 2011, 4:23 AM MDT for 14 counties in Montana. It took effect at Sep 27, 2011, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 27, 2011, 4:23 AM MDT (10:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 27, 2011, 12:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Sep 27, 2011, 8:55 PM MDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Great Falls, MT
Counties Blaine County, MT, Cascade County, MT, Chouteau County, MT, Fergus County, MT, Glacier County, MT, Hill County, MT, Judith Basin County, MT, Lewis and Clark County, MT, Liberty County, MT, Meagher County, MT, Phillips County, MT, Pondera County, MT, Teton County, MT, Toole County, MT
The radar
The Great Falls radar (KTFX), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 3:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 8 Se East Glacier Park, MT | 56 MPH PEAK WIND GUST AT THE DEEP CREEK RAWS LOCATION. |
| Sep 27, 4:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 84 | 13 Wsw Saint Mary, MT | 84 MPH PEAK WIND GUST AT LOGAN PASS. |
| Sep 27, 4:19 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 3 Sw Cut Bank, MT | 51 MPH PEAK WIND GUST AT THE CUT BANK ASOS. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Great_falls, MT (KTFX), launched 00:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 51 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 3119 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 28 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 41 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 265 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
136 WWUS85 KTFX 271023 RFWTFX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 423 AM MDT TUE SEP 27 2011 MTZ112-113-115-117-271830- /O.NEW.KTFX.FW.W.0013.110927T1800Z-110928T0600Z/ EASTERN GLACIER/TOOLE/CENTRAL AND EASTERN PONDERA/LIBERTY COUNTIES-HILL AND BLAINE COUNTIES-CHOUTEAU AND FERGUS COUNTIES- CENTRAL AND EASTERN LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL FOREST AREAS- 423 AM MDT TUE SEP 27 2011 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 112...113...115 AND 117... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT. * AFFECTED AREA...FIRE WEATHER ZONES 112...113...115 AND 117. * WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH. WIND GUSTS CLOSER TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT MAY EXCEED 60 MPH. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 17 PERCENT. * IMPACTS...THE COMBINATION OF HOT AND DRY CONDITIONS...ALONG WITH GUSTY WEST WINDS...WILL CREATE DANGEROUS FIRE CONDITIONS FROM MIDDAY THROUGH THIS EVENING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... PLEASE ADVISE THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS OR FIRE CREWS IN THESE AREAS OF THIS RED FLAG WARNING. && $$ HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/GREATFALLS
3 follow-up statements
786 WWUS85 KTFX 271400 RFWTFX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 800 AM MDT TUE SEP 27 2011 MTZ114-272100- /O.EXA.KTFX.FW.W.0013.110927T1800Z-110928T0600Z/ LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL FOREST ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT/ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT- 800 AM MDT TUE SEP 27 2011 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 114... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT. * AFFECTED AREA...NORTHERN PORTION OF FIRE WEATHER ZONE 114 IN EASTERN TETON COUNTY. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE NORTHERN LEWIS AND CLARK COUNTY. * WINDS...WEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 20 TO 25 PERCENT. * IMPACTS...THE COMBINATION OF HOT AND DRY CONDITIONS...ALONG WITH GUSTY WEST WINDS...WILL CREATE DANGEROUS FIRE CONDITIONS FROM MIDDAY THROUGH THIS EVENING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... PLEASE ADVISE THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS OR FIRE CREWS IN THESE AREAS OF THIS RED FLAG WARNING. && $$ MTZ112-113-115-117-272100- /O.CON.KTFX.FW.W.0013.110927T1800Z-110928T0600Z/ EASTERN GLACIER/TOOLE/CENTRAL AND EASTERN PONDERA/LIBERTY COUNTIES-HILL AND BLAINE COUNTIES-CHOUTEAU AND FERGUS COUNTIES- CENTRAL AND EASTERN LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL FOREST AREAS- 800 AM MDT TUE SEP 27 2011 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 112...113...115 AND 117... A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT. * AFFECTED AREA...FIRE WEATHER ZONES 112...113...115 AND 117. * WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 17 PERCENT. * IMPACTS...THE COMBINATION OF HOT AND DRY CONDITIONS...ALONG WITH GUSTY WEST WINDS...WILL CREATE DANGEROUS FIRE CONDITIONS FROM MIDDAY THROUGH THIS EVENING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... PLEASE ADVISE THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS OR FIRE CREWS IN THESE AREAS OF THIS RED FLAG WARNING. && $$ HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/GREATFALLS
644 WWUS85 KTFX 271820 RFWTFX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 1220 PM MDT TUE SEP 27 2011 MTZ112>115-117-280600- /O.CON.KTFX.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110928T0600Z/ EASTERN GLACIER/TOOLE/CENTRAL AND EASTERN PONDERA/LIBERTY COUNTIES-HILL AND BLAINE COUNTIES- LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL FOREST ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT/ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-CHOUTEAU AND FERGUS COUNTIES- CENTRAL AND EASTERN LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL FOREST AREAS- 1220 PM MDT TUE SEP 27 2011 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS FOR FIRE ZONES 112...113...115...117...AND EASTERN TETON COUNTY IN FIRE ZONE 114... A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT. * AFFECTED AREA...FIRE WEATHER ZONES 112...113...115 AND 117 AS WELL AS THE NORTHERN PORTION OF FIRE WEATHER ZONE 114 IN EASTERN TETON COUNTY. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE NORTHERN LEWIS AND CLARK COUNTY. * WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 18 PERCENT. * IMPACTS...THE COMBINATION OF HOT AND DRY CONDITIONS...ALONG WITH GUSTY WEST WINDS...WILL CREATE DANGEROUS FIRE CONDITIONS FROM MIDDAY THROUGH THIS EVENING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... PLEASE ADVISE THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS OR FIRE CREWS IN THESE AREAS OF THIS RED FLAG WARNING. && $$ HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/GREATFALLS
563 WWUS85 KTFX 280255 RFWTFX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 855 PM MDT TUE SEP 27 2011 MTZ112>115-117-280400- /O.CAN.KTFX.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110928T0600Z/ EASTERN GLACIER/TOOLE/CENTRAL AND EASTERN PONDERA/LIBERTY COUNTIES-HILL AND BLAINE COUNTIES- LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL FOREST ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT/ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-CHOUTEAU AND FERGUS COUNTIES- CENTRAL AND EASTERN LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL FOREST AREAS- 855 PM MDT TUE SEP 27 2011 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS FOR FIRE ZONES 112...113...115...117...AND EASTERN TETON COUNTY IN FIRE ZONE 114... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS CANCELLED THE RED FLAG WARNING. SURFACE WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES ARE INCREASING ACROSS THE REGION. AS A RESULT...THE RED FLAG WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. $$ HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/GREATFALLS
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.