Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 12:25AM MDT until March 12 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 11:25pm
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph expected.
Winds gust over 95 mph along the immediate eastern slopes of the
Rocky Mountain Front.
* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak wind speeds are likely between 3 AM and
9 AM Thursday.
Instruction:
Those traveling with high profile or light weight vehicles should
consider delaying travel or find an alternate route.
Area Description:
East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov