Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 5 at 11:40AM MST until March 7 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 10:40am
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Cascade County
below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft, Judith Basin County and
Judith Gap, and Western and Central Chouteau County.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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...Another round of strong winds is expected
again on Sunday.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov