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...On Saturday, west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60
mph possible. On Sunday, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to
70 mph possible.
* WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft,
and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a brief lull in high winds
Saturday night before the strongest winds arrive on Sunday.
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:
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