Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 6 at 1:19PM MST until March 8 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.
* WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine and Western and
Central Chouteau County.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down trees and
power lines. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at
times.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov