Elevated Grass Fire Conditions Today
Low humidity, higher than normal temperatures and gusting winds combine for dangerous conditions
From the Billings office of the National Weather Service: Combination of warm temperatures (20 deg above avg), Gusty winds of 20 to 40 mph, and low RH [relative humidity] values (10 to 20 percent) will bring elevated fire weather conditions to the area today. Please avoid outdoor burning and be careful with anything that could cause a spark around dry grass. A cold front arrives this evening, with increasing precipitation chances late tonight.