Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 1:33AM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 12:33am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts of between 65 and 80
mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel could be very difficult to
dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles.
Blowing dust or snow could significantly reduce visibility at
times.
Instruction:
Those traveling with high profile or light weight vehicles should
consider delaying travel or find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Eastern Toole and Liberty; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Helena Valley; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Meagher County Valleys; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area; Missouri Headwaters; Madison River Valley; Gallatin Valley; Northwest Beaverhead County; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov