Blaine County, MT
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Monday 07/27 8:30 AM MDT – Tuesday 07/28 9:00 AM MDT
Issued by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Blaine, Cascade, Chouteau, Deer Lodge, Fergus, Glacier, Granite, Hill, Judith Bsain, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Liberty, Missoula, Petroleum, Pondera, Powell, Ravalli, Silver Bow, Teton, Toole, Phillips counties in effect until 9AM on 07/28/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance 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 6AM on 07/27/2026, particulate levels in Havre and Malta are Unhealthy.
As of 6AM on 07/27/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Great Falls, Hamilton, Helena, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
As of 6AM on 07/27/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls, Cut Bank, Dillon, Frenchtown, Libby, Missoula and Thompson Falls are Moderate.
When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion.
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
Areas Impacted
- Blaine, MT
- Cascade, MT
- Chouteau, MT
- Deer Lodge, MT
- Fergus, MT
- Glacier, MT
- Granite, MT
- Hill, MT
- Judith Basin, MT
- Lake, MT
- Lewis and Clark, MT
- Liberty, MT
- Missoula, MT
- Petroleum, MT
- Phillips, MT
- Pondera, MT
- Powell, MT
- Ravalli, MT
- Silver Bow, MT
- Teton, MT
- Toole, MT
Tips to Stay Safe
When an Air Quality Alert is active for your location:
- Check the air quality levels in your area at airnow.gov.
- Limit your time outdoors, especially if you are at higher risk. This includes seniors, children, or those with asthma or other health conditions.
In effect from Monday 07/27 8:43 AM MDT – Tuesday 07/28 9:00 AM MDT
Issued by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Blaine, Cascade, Chouteau, Deer Lodge, Fergus, Glacier, Granite, Hill, Judith Basin, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Liberty, Missoula, Petroleum, Pondera, Powell, Ravalli, Silver Bow, Teton, Toole, Phillips counties in effect until 9AM on 07/28/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance 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 6AM on 07/27/2026, particulate levels in Havre and Malta are Unhealthy.
As of 6AM on 07/27/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Great Falls, Hamilton, Helena, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
As of 6AM on 07/27/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls, Cut Bank, Dillon, Frenchtown, Libby, Missoula and Thompson Falls are Moderate.
When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion.
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
Areas Impacted
- Blaine, MT
- Cascade, MT
- Chouteau, MT
- Deer Lodge, MT
- Fergus, MT
- Glacier, MT
- Granite, MT
- Hill, MT
- Judith Basin, MT
- Lake, MT
- Lewis and Clark, MT
- Liberty, MT
- Missoula, MT
- Petroleum, MT
- Phillips, MT
- Pondera, MT
- Powell, MT
- Ravalli, MT
- Silver Bow, MT
- Teton, MT
- Toole, MT
Tips to Stay Safe
When an Air Quality Alert is active for your location:
- Check the air quality levels in your area at airnow.gov.
- Limit your time outdoors, especially if you are at higher risk. This includes seniors, children, or those with asthma or other health conditions.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Hot, with Breezy Conditions at Times this Week
Created by the NWS Great Falls WFO
Temperatures will remain hot across Southwest through North Central Montana, with the exception of the Rocky Mountain Front, as daytime highs peak above 90 degrees. Winds will be breezy and gusty during the afternoons of most days, with stronger winds arriving over the weekend. Be aware of any activities to could lead to spark and start new wildfires.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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