Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 9 at 12:40PM MDT until March 13 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 11:40am
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Butte/Blackfoot Region.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Area Description:
Butte/Blackfoot Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov