Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR SCEN AND SERN MONTANA
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BILLINGS MT
1025 AM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.DISCUSSION...
UPDATED FORECAST THIS MORNING TO INCREASE THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE
THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. MORE MOISTURE MOVING INTO THE AREA
TODAY WILL RESULT IN A FEW MORE THUNDERSTORMS. WINDS WILL REMAIN
GENERALLY LIGHT OUT OF THE EAST TO NORTHEAST TODAY BUT NEAR ANY
THUNDERSTORMS GUSTS TO 45 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE. WETTING RAIN
CHANCES WILL BE HIGHEST EAST OF BILLINGS DURING THE OVERNIGHT
HOURS. BASED ON THE WAY THUNDERSTORMS HAVE BEHAVED THE PREVIOUS
FEW DAYS EXPECT ELEVATED LIGHTNING ACTIVITY WITH STORMS THIS
AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. CHAMBERS

MTZ123-152130-
GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST-
1025 AM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.REST OF TODAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......66-75 AT 5000 FEET...58-68 AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........20-27 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...21-31 PERCENT
  AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........4 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  SLOPE/VALLEY.........NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
*  RIDGETOP.............WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* LAL...................3...9 TO 15 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.

.TONIGHT...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING...THEN ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......41-49 AT 5000 FEET...34-44 AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........65-75 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...73-83 PERCENT
  AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  SLOPE/VALLEY.........NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
*  RIDGETOP.............SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* LAL...................4...16 TO 25 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.

.THURSDAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY SUNNY WITH SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......60-70 AT 5000 FEET...53-63 AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........7 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........32-42 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...37-47 PERCENT
  AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........11 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  SLOPE/VALLEY.........NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
*  RIDGETOP.............SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................1...NO THUNDERSTORMS.
* CWR...................30 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 39 TO 47. HIGHS 59 TO 69. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 38 TO 45. HIGHS 56 TO 66. WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 39 TO 47. HIGHS 55 TO 65. WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 36 TO 42. HIGHS 53 TO 63.
.TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 31 TO 39. HIGHS 55 TO 65.

$$

MTZ124-152130-
WHEATLAND COUNTY/SWEET GRASS COUNTY-
1025 AM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.REST OF TODAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......70-75.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........16-21 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........1 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH LATE IN THE MORNING
   SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* LAL...................2...1 TO 8 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................10 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........4.

.TONIGHT...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......45-50.
*   24 HR TREND.........6 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........67-72 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........4 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................3...9 TO 15 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................10 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.

.THURSDAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY SUNNY WITH SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......65-70.
*   24 HR TREND.........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........32-37 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........16 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* LAL...................1...NO THUNDERSTORMS.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 44 TO 49. HIGHS 63 TO 68. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 43 TO 48. HIGHS 61 TO 66. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 44 TO 49. HIGHS 60 TO 65. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 38 TO 43. HIGHS 58 TO 63.
.TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 33 TO 38. HIGHS 59 TO 64.

$$

MTZ125-152130-
STILLWATER COUNTY-
1025 AM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.REST OF TODAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......69-74.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........21-26 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........2 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................3...9 TO 15 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........4.

.TONIGHT...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING...THEN ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......49-54.
*   24 HR TREND.........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........65-70 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........8 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH IN THE EVENING
   SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* LAL...................4...16 TO 25 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.

.THURSDAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED RAIN SHOWERS AND
  ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING...THEN SCATTERED RAIN
  SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......67-72.
*   24 HR TREND.........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........29-34 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........8 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............NORTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................2...1 TO 8 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 47 TO 52. HIGHS 65 TO 70. WEST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 44 TO 49. HIGHS 63 TO 68. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 47 TO 52. HIGHS 61 TO 66. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 40 TO 45. HIGHS 60 TO 65.
.TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 39 TO 44. HIGHS 61 TO 66.

$$

MTZ126-152130-
BEARTOOTH RANGER DISTRICT CUSTER NATIONAL FOREST-
1025 AM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.REST OF TODAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY LATE IN THE MORNING THEN BECOMING
  PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE
  AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......68-76 AT 5000 FEET...60-70 AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........20-26 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...24-34 PERCENT
  AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........8 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  SLOPE/VALLEY.........NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
*  RIDGETOP.............WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* LAL...................3...9 TO 15 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.

.TONIGHT...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING...THEN ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......49-54 AT 5000 FEET...39-49 AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........59-68 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...67-77 PERCENT
  AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........4 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  SLOPE/VALLEY.........NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
*  RIDGETOP.............SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................4...16 TO 25 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.

.THURSDAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED RAIN SHOWERS AND
  ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING...THEN SCATTERED RAIN
  SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......65-73 AT 5000 FEET...58-68 AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........23-33 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...37-47 PERCENT
  AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........7 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  SLOPE/VALLEY.........NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE MORNING
   SHIFTING TO THE NORTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
*  RIDGETOP.............SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* LAL...................2...1 TO 8 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 63 TO 73. NORTHWEST WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 46 TO 51. HIGHS 61 TO 71. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 45 TO 51. HIGHS 56 TO 66. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 39 TO 45. HIGHS 54 TO 64.
.TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 37 TO 42. HIGHS 55 TO 65.

$$

MTZ127-152130-
GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY/MUSSELSHELL COUNTY-
1025 AM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.REST OF TODAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......69-74.
*   24 HR TREND.........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........18-23 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* LAL...................2...1 TO 8 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................10 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........4.

.TONIGHT...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING...THEN ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......52-57.
*   24 HR TREND.........6 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........58-63 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........9 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............EAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................4...16 TO 25 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................10 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.

.THURSDAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED RAIN SHOWERS AND
  ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING...THEN SCATTERED RAIN
  SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......66-71.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........30-35 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........12 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* LAL...................2...1 TO 8 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................10 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTH WINDS 5 TO
15 MPH.
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 63 TO 68. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 60 TO 65. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 44 TO 49. HIGHS 58 TO 63.
.TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 40 TO 45. HIGHS 59 TO 64.

$$

MTZ128-152130-
YELLOWSTONE COUNTY-
1025 AM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.REST OF TODAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......74-79.
*   24 HR TREND.........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........17-22 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........4 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................2...1 TO 8 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................10 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........4.

.TONIGHT...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING...THEN ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......50-55.
*   24 HR TREND.........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........63-68 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........11 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................4...16 TO 25 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................10 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.

.THURSDAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED RAIN SHOWERS AND
  ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING...THEN SCATTERED RAIN
  SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......71-76.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........29-34 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........12 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* LAL...................2...1 TO 8 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................10 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 70 TO 75. NORTH WINDS 5 TO
15 MPH.
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 68 TO 73. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 49 TO 54. HIGHS 64 TO 69. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 46 TO 51. HIGHS 62 TO 67.
.TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 40 TO 45. HIGHS 63 TO 68.

$$

MTZ129-152130-
CROW INDIAN RESERVATION/BIG HORN CANYON REC AREA-
1025 AM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.REST OF TODAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......65-75 AT 5000 FEET...58-68 AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........23-33 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...31-36 PERCENT
  AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........10 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  SLOPE/VALLEY.........EAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
*  RIDGETOP.............SOUTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................3...9 TO 15 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........4.

.TONIGHT...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING...THEN ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......48-54 AT 5000 FEET...45-50 AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........62-72 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...64-74 PERCENT
  AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........10 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  SLOPE/VALLEY.........EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
*  RIDGETOP.............SOUTHEAST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* LAL...................4...16 TO 25 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.

.THURSDAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED RAIN SHOWERS AND
  ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING...THEN SCATTERED RAIN
  SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......64-74 AT 5000 FEET...55-65 AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........27-37 PERCENT AT 5000 FEET...33-41 PERCENT
  AT 7000 FEET.
*   24 HR TREND.........7 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  SLOPE/VALLEY.........NORTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
*  RIDGETOP.............WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* LAL...................2...1 TO 8 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................10 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 46 TO 53. HIGHS 63 TO 73. EAST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 45 TO 52. HIGHS 60 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 44 TO 53. HIGHS 55 TO 65. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 40 TO 47. HIGHS 52 TO 62.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 36 TO 43. HIGHS 54 TO 64.

$$

MTZ130-152130-
NORTHERN ROSEBUD/NORTHERN TREASURE COUNTIES-
1025 AM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.REST OF TODAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......75-80.
*   24 HR TREND.........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........14-19 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........1 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............NORTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................1...NO THUNDERSTORMS.
* CWR...................ZERO.
* HAINES INDEX..........4.

.TONIGHT...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING...THEN ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......51-56.
*   24 HR TREND.........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........67-72 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........7 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............EAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................4...16 TO 25 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................10 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.

.THURSDAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY SUNNY WITH SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS
  AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......71-76.
*   24 HR TREND.........4 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........26-31 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........12 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............NORTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................2...1 TO 8 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 51 TO 56. HIGHS 71 TO 76. NORTHEAST WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 52 TO 57. HIGHS 70 TO 75. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 49 TO 54. HIGHS 65 TO 71. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 46 TO 51. HIGHS 63 TO 68.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 43 TO 48. HIGHS 64 TO 69.

$$

MTZ131-152130-
NORTHERN CHEYENNE INDIAN RESERVATION/ASHLAND RANGER DISTRICT
CUSTER NATL FOREST-
1025 AM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.REST OF TODAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......75-80.
*   24 HR TREND.........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........20-25 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........2 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  SLOPE/VALLEY.........EAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
*  RIDGETOP.............EAST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................2...1 TO 8 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................10 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........4.

.TONIGHT...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING...THEN ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......48-53.
*   24 HR TREND.........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........81-86 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........10 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  SLOPE/VALLEY.........NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
*  RIDGETOP.............SOUTHEAST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* LAL...................4...16 TO 25 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.

.THURSDAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED RAIN SHOWERS AND
  ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING...THEN SCATTERED RAIN
  SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......73-78.
*   24 HR TREND.........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........27-32 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........7 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  SLOPE/VALLEY.........NORTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
*  RIDGETOP.............WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................2...1 TO 8 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 73 TO 78. NORTHEAST WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 49 TO 54. HIGHS 68 TO 75. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 47 TO 52. HIGHS 64 TO 69. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 43 TO 48. HIGHS 61 TO 66.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 38 TO 43. HIGHS 61 TO 66.

$$

MTZ132-152130-
CUSTER COUNTY-
1025 AM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.REST OF TODAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......73-78.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........18-23 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................1...NO THUNDERSTORMS.
* CWR...................ZERO.
* HAINES INDEX..........4.

.TONIGHT...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING...THEN SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......52-57.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........60-65 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........10 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................4...16 TO 25 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................10 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........4.

.THURSDAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY SUNNY WITH SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS
  AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......71-76.
*   24 HR TREND.........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........32-37 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........14 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* LAL...................2...1 TO 8 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................30 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 70 TO 75. EAST WINDS 5 TO
15 MPH.
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 51 TO 56. HIGHS 68 TO 73. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 63 TO 69. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 46 TO 51. HIGHS 61 TO 66.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 43 TO 48. HIGHS 61 TO 66.

$$

MTZ133-152130-
SIOUX RANGER DISTRICT CUSTER NATIONAL FOREST-
1025 AM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.REST OF TODAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......75-80.
*   24 HR TREND.........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........19-24 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................1...NO THUNDERSTORMS.
* CWR...................ZERO.
* HAINES INDEX..........4.

.TONIGHT...
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING...THEN SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......48-53.
*   24 HR TREND.........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........78-83 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........22 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............EAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................4...16 TO 25 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........4.

.THURSDAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY SUNNY WITH SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS
  AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......72-77.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........32-37 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........13 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  PLAINS...............SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................2...1 TO 8 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 47 TO 52. HIGHS 73 TO 78. SOUTHEAST WINDS
5 TO 15 MPH.
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 71 TO 76. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 44 TO 49. HIGHS 67 TO 72. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 44 TO 49. HIGHS 63 TO 68.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 38 TO 43. HIGHS 62 TO 67.

$$

WYZ274-152130-
SHERIDAN COUNTY-
1025 AM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.REST OF TODAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......74-79.
*   24 HR TREND.........UNCHANGED.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........23-28 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........5 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  SLOPE/VALLEY.........NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
*  RIDGETOP.............SOUTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................3...9 TO 15 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.

.TONIGHT...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING...THEN ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......45-50.
*   24 HR TREND.........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........79-84 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........2 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  SLOPE/VALLEY.........EAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH IN THE EVENING
   SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH OVERNIGHT.
*  RIDGETOP.............SOUTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................4...16 TO 25 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.

.THURSDAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED RAIN SHOWERS AND
  ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING...THEN SCATTERED RAIN
  SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......72-77.
*   24 HR TREND.........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........26-31 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  SLOPE/VALLEY.........NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE MORNING
   SHIFTING TO THE NORTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.
*  RIDGETOP.............WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* LAL...................2...1 TO 8 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................10 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 45 TO 50. HIGHS 71 TO 76. SOUTHWEST WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 46 TO 51. HIGHS 67 TO 72. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 44 TO 49. HIGHS 61 TO 67. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 41 TO 46. HIGHS 58 TO 63.
.TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 34 TO 39. HIGHS 60 TO 65.

$$

WYZ284-152130-
BIG HORN NATIONAL FOREST-
1025 AM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.REST OF TODAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........SUNNY LATE IN THE MORNING THEN BECOMING
  PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE
  AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......56-61.
*   24 HR TREND.........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........35-40 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........9 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  AT BURGESS JCT.......NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* LAL...................3...9 TO 15 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.

.TONIGHT...
* SKY/WEATHER...........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING...THEN ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
  THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.......38-43.
*   24 HR TREND.........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY..........81-86 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........3 PERCENT WETTER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  AT BURGESS JCT.......SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
* LAL...................4...16 TO 25 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.

.THURSDAY...
* SKY/WEATHER...........PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND
  ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.......54-59.
*   24 HR TREND.........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY..........34-39 PERCENT.
*   24 HR TREND.........1 PERCENT DRIER.
* WIND (20 FT)
*  AT BURGESS JCT.......WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE MORNING
   SHIFTING TO THE NORTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* LAL...................2...1 TO 8 STRIKES/15 MIN/CELL.
* CWR...................20 PERCENT.
* HAINES INDEX..........5.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 37 TO 42. HIGHS 52 TO 57. WEST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 41 TO 46. HIGHS 49 TO 54. WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
34 TO 39. HIGHS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS...THUNDERSTORMS AND
SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 31 TO 36. HIGHS 42 TO 47.
.TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS...THUNDERSTORMS AND
SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS 24 TO 29. HIGHS 43 TO 48.

$$

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