High Wind Warning Montana | Effective 03/08/2026 16:17

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued March 8 at 5:17PM MDT until March 9 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 8, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires: 
March 8, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times.
Instruction: 
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Area Description: 
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Snowy and Judith Mountains; Helena Valley; 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