Real Time

Areas

Flathead, MT; Glacier, MT; Lake, MT; Lincoln, MT; Mineral, MT; Missoula, MT; Powell, MT; Sanders, MT

Note

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Description

AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Sanders, Glacier counties in effect until 9AM on 09/04/2025 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedence of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 8AM on 09/03/2025, particulate levels in Great Falls are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 8AM on 09/03/2025, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Columbia Falls, Cut Bank, Glendive, Hamilton, Havre, Lewistown, Seeley Lake, Sidney and Thompson Falls are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us

Instruction

Areas

Flathead, MT; Glacier, MT; Lake, MT; Lincoln, MT; Mineral, MT; Missoula, MT; Powell, MT; Sanders, MT

Note

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Description

AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Sanders, Glacier counties in effect until 9AM on 09/04/2025 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedence of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 8AM on 09/03/2025, particulate levels in Great Falls are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 8AM on 09/03/2025, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Columbia Falls, Cut Bank, Glendive, Hamilton, Havre, Lewistown, Seeley Lake, Sidney and Thompson Falls are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us

Instruction

Areas

West Glacier Region; Flathead/Mission Valleys

Note

Description

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Isolated higher gusts along Highway 35 on the east side of Flathead Lake and the Swan Range, as well as Highway 93 on the western slopes of the Whitefish Range. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys and West Glacier Region. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those planning to recreate on area lakes, especially Flathead Lake should be prepared for choppy conditions and strong gusty winds.

Instruction

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Areas

Flathead, MT; Glacier, MT; Lake, MT; Lincoln, MT; Mineral, MT; Missoula, MT; Powell, MT; Sanders, MT

Note

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Description

AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Sanders, Glacier counties in effect until 9AM on 09/04/2025 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedence of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 8AM on 09/03/2025, particulate levels in Great Falls are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 8AM on 09/03/2025, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Columbia Falls, Cut Bank, Glendive, Hamilton, Havre, Lewistown, Seeley Lake, Sidney and Thompson Falls are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us

Instruction

Areas

West Glacier Region; Flathead/Mission Valleys

Note

Description

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Isolated higher gusts along Highway 35 on the east side of Flathead Lake and the Swan Range, as well as Highway 93 on the western slopes of the Whitefish Range. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys and West Glacier Region. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those planning to recreate on area lakes, especially Flathead Lake should be prepared for choppy conditions and strong gusty winds.

Instruction

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.