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...For the first High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40 mph,
with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the second High Wind Watch,
west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 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...For the first High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning
through Saturday evening. For the second High Wind Watch, 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 on
Sunday 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:
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