Extreme Heat Wave, Red Flag Warnings, and Multiple New Wildfires

Triple-digit temperatures and Red Flag Warnings persist across Missoula County, with local heat mapping showing Westside, Bonner, and Milltown as hot spots. Forecast includes daily chances for showers and severe thunderstorm threats mid-week, with a flash flood watch on the Galtz burn scar. Hoot Owl restrictions expanded. New wildfires: Elder 1 Fire south of Frenchtown (318 acres, lightning-caused, no evacuations yet), Moose Fire near Philipsburg (60 acres), Crater Lake (Lolo NF), two near Frenchtown (Rock Creek 5 acres, West Ninemile 2 acres), and Davis Creek Fire near Lolo Hot Springs (0.5 acres). Statewide, 18 new fires were logged Sunday. Air Quality Alerts now in place for Missoula and surrounding counties. Fire risk remains high despite recent rain. A hiker rescued for heat exhaustion on the M trail; another overdue hiker on McCormick Peak found safe. Montana Labor Commissioner urged heat safety precautions, noting underreporting of heat illness and local noise ordinances affecting construction hours.