Active National Weather Service alert for Philipsburg, Montana 59858: Red Flag Warning. Red Flag Warning issued August 22 at 9:08AM MDT until August 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT Until Sun, 8:00 PM MDT.
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Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued August 22 at 9:08AM MDT until August 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT Expires Sun, 8:00 PM MDT.

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Philipsburg, Montana 59858

Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Philipsburg, Montana 59858. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.

78°Sunny6% rain
79°Sunny6% rain
78°Sunny6% rain
76°Mostly Clear0% rain
73°Patchy Smoke0% rain
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Highest chance 6%

No meaningful precipitation is expected in the official hourly forecast.

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High / low temperatures

Today

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79°39°

Sunny

Precipitation
6%
Wind
W 13 mph
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM

Mon

80°43°

Areas Of Fog

Precipitation
8%
Wind
SW 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
8:29 PM

Tue

83°46°

Chance Rain Showers

Precipitation
33%
Wind
WNW 0 to 3 mph
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
8:27 PM

Wed

85°46°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
33%
Wind
SW 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
8:25 PM

Thu

83°43°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
15%
Wind
SW 1 to 9 mph
Sunrise
6:48 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM

Fri

81°42°

Sunny

Precipitation
4%
Wind
SW 0 to 8 mph
Sunrise
6:49 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM

Sat

77°38°

Sunny

Precipitation
13%
Wind
SW 1 to 9 mph
Sunrise
6:51 AM
Sunset
8:20 PM

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Wind gusts19mph
Rain now6%next hour
Humidity27%current
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Wind impact: Noticeable breeze with generally minor outdoor impact.

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Wind gust19 mph
Pressure
Visibility
Peak rain chance6%
Dew point45°F
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Severe · Expected

Red Flag Warning

Applies to: Deerlodge/Western Beaverhead National ForestIssued by: NWS Missoula MTRed Flag Warning issued August 22 at 9:08AM MDT until August 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Alert details...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR FLATHEAD RESERVATION AND EAST BEAVERHEAD... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM MDT SUNDAY DUE TO LIGHTNING FOR KOOTENAI AND WEST LOLO... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DEERLODGE/WEST BEAVERHEAD... ... .Antecedent conditions have been very dry and warm. The Kootenai Forest especially has received well below normal precipitation since early July. Thunderstorms with little to no precipitation Saturday evening and overnight will be followed Sunday with a dry cold front. Increased winds and lowering relative humidities behind the front on Sunday will bring critical fire weather conditions to southwest Montana across Fire Weather Zone 110. The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 110. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Sunday. * WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 15 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Safety instructionsPlease advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Make and maintain your go kit. Is it ready to go? Are there any materials you need to refresh? Visit ready.gov/kit. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
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Severe · Past

Fire Weather Watch

Applies to: Deerlodge/Western Beaverhead National ForestIssued by: NWS Missoula MTThe Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Missoula MT on this developing situation.
Safety instructionsPlease advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Make and maintain your go kit. Is it ready to go? Are there any materials you need to refresh? Visit ready.gov/kit. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
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