Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 6 at 11:45PM MST until March 8 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 10:45pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall,
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Meagher County Valleys,
Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area.
* 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.
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:
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