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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

 

Below is information about drought information affecting the state of Montana.

 

Generally, drought statements are issued about one time a month when drought conditions of D3 or higher occur.

 

For the state of Montana, all drought information from the NWS in Missoula, Glasgow, Billings and Great Falls is combined into one statement.

 

Drought Information Statements for Montana

Drought Information Statement TFX 02242026

Drought Information Statement TFX 01052026

 

Drought Information Statements for Montana (Accessible Text-Only Version)

Drought Information Statement TFX 02242026.TXT

Drought Information Statement TFX 01052026.TXT

 

Drought Information For the State of Montana via Drought.gov

Montana Drought Information

 

Visit https://www.drought.gov/drought-information-statements to view current Drought Information Statements across the US and its territories.