Extreme Heat Warning in Fergus County below 4500ft

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 1 at 2:32PM MDT until August 2 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

• Event Start: 2026-08-01T14:32:00-06:00
• Event End: 2026-08-02T12:00:00-06:00
• Event Certainty: Likely
• Event Severity: Severe

Event Description

• WHAT: Dangerously hot conditions. High temperatures on Saturday between 100 to 110 degrees, with overnight lows Saturday night between 70 to 75 degrees.
• WHERE: Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Western and Central Chouteau County.
• WHEN: Until noon MDT Sunday.
• IMPACTS: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat.

Event Instructions

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. If you must spend time outdoors, wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.