Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 7 at 11:34AM MST until March 8 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 10:34am
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected, particularly in the wind prone areas.
* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Canyon Ferry Area,
Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, and
Missouri Headwaters.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday Night.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Localized blowing dust and snow will be
possible.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.
Area Description:
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Meagher County Valleys; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area; Missouri Headwaters
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov