Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 5 at 11:28PM MST until March 8 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 10:28pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be very difficult to dangerous,
especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down
trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The magnitude and duration of the winds are
expected to be similar to the December 17th event.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the watch period.
Area Description:
Eastern Toole and Liberty; Hill County; Northern Blaine County; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Snowy and Judith Mountains; Helena Valley; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Meagher County Valleys; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area; Missouri Headwaters; Gallatin Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov