Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 12:25AM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 11:25pm
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph expected.
* WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and
Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, and
Northern Blaine County.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.
* 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 8 AM and
2 PM Thursday.
Instruction:
Those traveling with high profile or light weight vehicles should
consider delaying travel or find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Hill County; Northern Blaine County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov