Liberty County, MT

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In effect from Sunday 07/26 8:55 AM MDT – Monday 07/27 8:55 AM MDT

Issued by NWS Great Falls MT

AQAMT

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Chouteau, Granite, Hill, Lewis and Clark, Liberty, Missoula, Pondera, Powell, Ravalli, Teton, Toole counties in effect until 9:00 AM on 07/27/2026 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 8AM on 07/26/2026, particulate levels in Cut Bank, Hamilton and Missoula are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

As of 8AM on 07/26/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Columbia Falls, Dillon, Frenchtown, Great Falls, Havre, Helena, Libby, Malta, Sleeping Giant 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


Areas Impacted

  • Chouteau, MT
  • Granite, MT
  • Hill, MT
  • Lewis and Clark, MT
  • Liberty, MT
  • Missoula, MT
  • Pondera, MT
  • Powell, MT
  • Ravalli, 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. 

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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.

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.

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