Headline:
High Wind Warning issued April 7 at 1:00PM MDT until April 7 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 12:00pm
Expires:
April 7, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized blowing dust will be possible in
areas that have missed out on recent precipitation.
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; 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov